Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday called for the reform of international institutions, including the UN Security Council and global financial bodies, and an end to the policy of double standards in order to restore trust in the rules-based international system. Speaking at the opening session of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's pivotal role in promoting regional and international peace, security, and development, and its support for a law-based international order. The session, titled "Navigating the Crossroads: Restoring Trust in the Rules-Based International System," also featured the foreign minister of Angola, the deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission, and the U.N. envoy to the African Union. Abdelatty said Egypt's foreign policy is based on strategic balance, respect for international law, and the preservation of state institutions. He stressed that Egypt's vision for sustainable security is comprehensive and balanced, as reflected in its role in the Arab League, the African Union, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, as well as its active participation in the Non-Aligned Movement, the G77, and the BRICS group. "Egypt constantly calls for a more inclusive and just multilateral system that reflects the aspirations of the Global South, especially Africa," Abdelatty said, according to a ministry statement. He stressed the need to strengthen solidarity, collective action, and shared responsibility in the face of global challenges, alongside adopting a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of conflict and instability. Abdelatty also highlighted the importance of building bridges of trust and cooperation between the Global North and South, stating that Egypt will continue its role as a bridge for understanding and joint action. He added that Egypt is working with its international partners to ensure that these efforts are coordinated, integrated, and not politicised.
