Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, made a passionate call for international reform and unity during his address at the UN General Assembly on Saturday. He underscored Egypt’s dedication to global peace, development, and cooperation, while criticizing what he referred to as double standards in international relations.
Abdelatty called for a more inclusive multilateral system that serves the interests of all nations, arguing that it is essential for addressing today’s global challenges. “Egypt is committed to building a world of peace, justice, and prosperity for all,” he said, urging the international community to uphold principles of equality and fairness.
Central to his speech was the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which he described as an “open wound” more than 70 years in the making. Abdelatty condemned the international community’s selective responses to crises, contrasting the swift actions in Europe with the lack of progress in addressing long-standing issues in the Middle East. He highlighted the suffering of the Palestinian people and urged for renewed efforts to resolve the conflict, calling it the “central issue” in the Arab world.
Abdelatty also highlighted Egypt’s leadership in climate action, particularly as the host of COP27, and called for stronger international cooperation to meet climate goals, with a focus on support for developing countries in Africa. He stressed the need for sustained efforts to combat poverty, hunger, and inequality, noting that these issues remain major barriers to peace and stability, particularly in African nations.
The minister also addressed the global food security crisis, which has worsened due to the conflict in Ukraine, and called for a coordinated global response to ensure vulnerable countries, especially in Africa, are not left behind. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of unified global efforts to combat terrorism, citing Egypt’s domestic successes in tackling the threat.
In closing, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s commitment to multilateral reform, urging the international community to unite in tackling global challenges and fostering a more equitable world order.
Abdelatty called for a more inclusive multilateral system that serves the interests of all nations, arguing that it is essential for addressing today’s global challenges. “Egypt is committed to building a world of peace, justice, and prosperity for all,” he said, urging the international community to uphold principles of equality and fairness.
Central to his speech was the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which he described as an “open wound” more than 70 years in the making. Abdelatty condemned the international community’s selective responses to crises, contrasting the swift actions in Europe with the lack of progress in addressing long-standing issues in the Middle East. He highlighted the suffering of the Palestinian people and urged for renewed efforts to resolve the conflict, calling it the “central issue” in the Arab world.
Abdelatty also highlighted Egypt’s leadership in climate action, particularly as the host of COP27, and called for stronger international cooperation to meet climate goals, with a focus on support for developing countries in Africa. He stressed the need for sustained efforts to combat poverty, hunger, and inequality, noting that these issues remain major barriers to peace and stability, particularly in African nations.
The minister also addressed the global food security crisis, which has worsened due to the conflict in Ukraine, and called for a coordinated global response to ensure vulnerable countries, especially in Africa, are not left behind. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of unified global efforts to combat terrorism, citing Egypt’s domestic successes in tackling the threat.
In closing, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s commitment to multilateral reform, urging the international community to unite in tackling global challenges and fostering a more equitable world order.
