Egypt Reaffirms Support for Syria’s Sovereignty in Cairo Talks with New Post-Assad Leadership

  Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed on Sunday, 3 May, Cairo’s support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during expanded talks in Cairo with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani.  Al-Shaibani’s visit marks the first by a Syrian foreign minister from the country’s new post-Assad leadership to Egypt. The meeting underscored a shared emphasis on restoring security and stability while protecting Syria’s unity. Abdelatty said Cairo will continue to firmly reject what he described as blatant violations of Syrian sovereignty and reiterated Egypt’s full condemnation of those actions.  He also called on Israel to comply with the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, stressing Egypt’s consistent position supporting the end of the Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights. During the discussions, Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt’s stance toward the Syrian crisis since its outbreak has been grounded in “clear principles” aimed at genuinely supporting efforts to restore security and stability without undermining Syria’s national cohesion. The Egyptian foreign minister also highlighted the importance of safeguarding Syria’s national state institutions and rejecting any external interference in Syria’s internal affairs in a manner that aligns with Syrians’ legitimate demands for comprehensive internal stability.  Abdelatty furtherContinue reading “Egypt Reaffirms Support for Syria’s Sovereignty in Cairo Talks with New Post-Assad Leadership” The post Egypt Reaffirms Support for Syria’s Sovereignty in Cairo Talks with New Post-Assad Leadership first appeared on Egyptian Streets.