Greek and Egyptian foreign ministers discuss regional stability and UN cooperation

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, held a telephone conversation to reaffirm the strategic partnership between Athens and Cairo. According to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the dialogue focused on reinforcing long-standing bilateral ties and coordinating on critical regional issues.

A primary topic of the discussion was the promotion of peace, security, and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Furthermore, the ministers exchanged views on the functioning of the United Nations, specifically in the context of Greece's current presidency of the UN Security Council. The officials emphasized the need for close cooperation within international security frameworks to address ongoing regional challenges.