Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad Badr Abdelatty met with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Bahrain, on the sidelines of the Manama Dialogue Forum.
The meeting focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across various sectors, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to advancing partnerships that serve the mutual interests of their friendly peoples.
According to Ambassador Nader Zaki, the official spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers reaffirmed the depth of the historic and distinguished relations between Egypt and Armenia, stressing the importance of intensifying communication and consultations to advance bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, Abdelatty welcomed the successful convening of the sixth session of the Egyptian-Armenian Joint Economic Committee in Cairo last December, expressing Egypt’s interest in hosting the next session in Armenia.
He also highlighted the importance of organizing a business forum alongside the upcoming committee meeting to strengthen engagement between the business communities of both countries and capitalize on promising opportunities to increase trade, industrial and tourism exchanges.
The two ministers also discussed prospects for expanding economic and investment partnerships, emphasizing the potential to unlock new areas of cooperation and further strengthen bilateral commercial ties.
On regional and international developments, Abdelatty and Mirzoyan exchanged views on several issues of mutual concern, underscoring the importance of continued consultation and coordination.
Both sides reaffirmed their support for efforts aimed at promoting regional and international security and stability, resolving conflicts through peaceful means, and strengthening cooperation within multilateral organizations and international forums.
The meeting reflected the convergence of Egyptian and Armenian perspectives on several issues of common interest and their shared commitment to maintaining close diplomatic coordination.
