Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly on Tuesday underscored the country's dual focus on securing a ceasefire in Gaza and deepening economic ties with the United States, as Cairo steps up regional diplomacy and investment outreach. During a meeting with Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atty at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, Prime Minister Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, carried out in close coordination with Qatar and the United States. He emphasised Egypt's position that any post-conflict reconstruction must not involve the displacement of Palestinians — a principle enshrined in the joint Arab-Islamic plan adopted by regional leaders. Prime Minister Madbouly also instructed the Foreign Ministry to prepare thoroughly for a Gaza reconstruction conference, to be convened once a ceasefire is reached, noting that Egypt is playing a leading role in mobilising international support for humanitarian and rebuilding efforts in the war-torn enclave. On the economic front, the prime minister highlighted the success of last month's US-Egypt Policy Leaders Forum in Cairo, which brought together government officials and major American companies. He said the forum created valuable momentum for Egypt's reform agenda and demonstrated growing international confidence in the country's economic trajectory. Prime Minister Madbouly called for sustained follow-up on the forum's outcomes, particularly with regard to attracting American investment and facilitating the entry of US companies into the Egyptian market. He also cited the importance of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's recent meeting with US business leaders, describing it as a signal of Egypt's openness to strategic economic partnerships. Foreign Minister Abdel-Atty briefed the prime minister on recent diplomatic efforts, including coordination with international partners on the Gaza file and preparations for joint high-level committees with Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco to expand trade and political cooperation. He also discussed the outcomes of recent visits to Mauritania and Morocco, which included an agreement with Rabat to establish a bilateral coordination committee led by both countries' prime ministers. Prime Minister Madbouly concluded the meeting by urging continued coordination between the Foreign Ministry and relevant government agencies to align Egypt's diplomatic, economic, and security objectives, particularly in the face of escalating regional challenges. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
