Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, has reaffirmed that economic integration and development remain at the heart of Egypt’s Africa policy, describing the Egypt–Libya–Chad corridor as a flagship regional initiative critical to strengthening connectivity and economic cooperation between North and Central Africa.
Speaking during a meeting in Cairo over the week-end with representatives of African Union organizations and offices accredited in Egypt, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s appreciation for its close partnership with the African Union and its commitment to supporting continental peace, security, and sustainable development.
He noted that major infrastructure initiatives, including the Egypt–Libya–Chad Corridor, the Cairo–Cape Town Corridor, and the Lake Victoria–Mediterranean Sea linkage project, are instrumental in advancing regional integration, supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area, and realizing the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
The minister reiterated Egypt’s adherence to the core principles of the African Union’s Constitutive Act—respect for sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, and the promotion of African-led solutions to African challenges—describing these as foundational pillars of Egyptian foreign policy.
Abdelatty also reviewed the continent’s political, security, and developmental challenges, highlighting the role of African Union institutions in conflict prevention, peaceful dispute resolution, and capacity- building.
He further affirmed Egypt’s commitment to providing full support and facilities to African Union offices operating in the country, noting that many have relocated to the New Administrative Capital, reinforcing Egypt’s role as a central hub for joint African action.