Crown Prince, El-Sisi Vision Cements Saudi-Egypt ‘Eternal’ Ties: FM Abdelatty
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed that direct instructions from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi drive the current strengthening of bilateral relations.
During an interview on Sky News Arabia on Saturday, the minister described this historic partnership as “eternal and solid” while noting that the alliance remains immune to any external disruption.
Abdelatty dismissed “false claims” circulating on social media regarding the nature of Egyptian-Saudi relations during his Saturday evening broadcast, accusing “irresponsible” actors of exaggerating minor tensions online to create a false sense of friction between the two major powers.
Consequently, the leadership in both nations focuses on safeguarding these ties because they serve the direct interests of Arab and Islamic priorities.
“There can be no prosperity for the Arab and Islamic nations without sound and strong relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia,” Abdelatty said. He further characterized the Gulf states as Egypt’s strategic depth and emphasized that Cairo serves the same role for the Gulf.
Regional Stability and Security
Egypt’s foreign policy, including its recent engagement with Iran, must primarily serve the broader interests of Arab and Gulf security.
Furthermore, Cairo maintains constant contact with the International Atomic Energy Agency’s director general while coordinating with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Western allies. These diplomatic efforts aim to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent the entire Middle East from sliding into a comprehensive war.
“Engagement with the Iranian side and intensified contacts are meant to reduce escalation and prevent the region from sliding into a comprehensive war,” Abdelatty stated, stressing that Cairo has “no hidden agenda,” as the nation’s private and public positions remain fully aligned.
A Surge in Economic Cooperation
Economic coordination has intensified alongside political alignment, resulting in a massive surge in Saudi investments across Egypt during the last quarter. Saudi capital flows primarily target the real estate, tourism, and urban development sectors to boost the Egyptian economy significantly this year.
In September, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed a development agreement worth $18 billion for Marassi Red Sea involving major Saudi investors.
Additionally, Emaar Misr signed a $1.6 billion deal with Dallah Albaraka Holding Company in November to develop luxury residential projects in Katameya. These massive financial commitments highlight the continued confidence that Saudi Arabia maintains in the long-term growth of the Egyptian property market.
