Egypt FM Calls for Strategic Balance, Greater Japan Role in Middle East

Tokyo-Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday highlighted Egypt’s strategic partnership with Japan and urged increased Japanese investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone during a visit to Tokyo.

Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, Abdelatty said Egypt maintains balanced relations with major powers, including the United States, China, Russia and European countries, based on national interests and international law.

He described the Palestinian issue as central to regional peace and stability, expressing concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and calling for increased aid deliveries and early recovery efforts. He also urged progress toward a broader political solution to the conflict.

Abdelatty called on Japan to play a larger diplomatic role in the Middle East, praising Tokyo as a neutral and trusted partner capable of supporting dialogue and regional de-escalation.

During his visit, the minister held meetings with senior Japanese officials, business leaders and development agencies to strengthen economic, educational and strategic cooperation between the two countries.