Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed the importance of supporting efforts aimed at strengthening Arab solidarity and enhancing the role of parliamentary diplomacy in defending Arab interests in various forums, consolidating security and stability, and achieving sustainable development across the region.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the remarks came during the Minister's meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with Mohammed al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, as part of consultations on ways to support and develop the framework of joint Arab action in the face of current regional challenges.

During the meeting, Abdelatty expressed appreciation for the role played by the Arab Parliament and its efforts to support Arab positions and strengthen the Arab voice in regional and international forums in a manner that serves the common interests of Arab countries and reflects the aspirations of their peoples.

He also welcomed the convening of the Eighth Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, scheduled to be held in Cairo on June 27.

The meeting also discussed ways to strengthen the role of the Arab Parliament in the coming period within the framework of the Arab League's system, in light of the beginning of a new phase of joint Arab action with the assumption of office by Nabil Fahmy as Secretary-General of AL starting July 1, 2026.

Abdelatty emphasized the importance of the integration of roles of the league's institutions in order to enhance their ability to respond to regional and international challenges, contribute to the development of mechanisms for joint Arab action, and advance collective Arab interests. He also underscored the importance of the role of Arab youth in parliamentary work.