The Secretary of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs review the development of the economic and investment partnership

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The Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Jassem Al-Badawi, discussed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Affairs of Egyptians Abroad in Egypt, Badr Abdel-Ati, ways to strengthen Gulf-Egyptian relations and develop the prospects for economic, investment and development partnership.

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The meeting took place in the Thai capital, Bangkok, today, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on the sidelines of Al Budawi’s participation in the 2026 meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the established fraternal relations between the GCC countries and Egypt, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation and joint coordination in various fields, reflecting the depth of relations between the two sides.

The two sides also discussed a number of proposed projects and initiatives to develop the prospects for the Gulf-Egyptian partnership and enhance economic and investment cooperation, in a way that contributes to achieving common interests and supporting the paths of development and prosperity on both sides.

The two parties exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, stressing the importance of continuing Gulf-Egyptian consultation and coordination regarding regional challenges, in a way that supports efforts aimed at establishing security and stability at the regional and international levels.