Egyptian, Hungarian FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held talks in Budapest on Friday, October 30, 2026, with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orbán on bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.

Abdelatty stressed the importance of building on the Strategic Partnership Declaration signed by the two countries in 2023, describing it as an important framework for promoting bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various fields.

In this regard, he expressed Egypt’s keenness to translate this partnership into practical projects and programs that deliver tangible benefits to the two countries’ peoples.

The top Egyptian diplomat also underscored the significance of holding regular meetings of the joint higher committee as a key mechanism for advancing bilateral collaboration.

He stressed the need for increasing trade exchange, boosting tourism cooperation, while capitalizing on promising opportunities to expand economic and investment partnerships.

The two ministers reviewed ongoing joint projects between Egypt and Hungary in a number of areas, especially in the railway.

Abdelatty emphasized the need to build on the results of cooperation achieved in this area and explore new prospects for expanding the partnership in infrastructure and transport projects, while benefiting from Hungary’s expertise and capabilities in supporting Egypt’s development efforts.

The pair also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly the latest regional developments and efforts to contain ongoing crises and prevent further escalation.

In this respect, Abdelatty called for prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions, resorting to dialogue, intensifying de-escalation efforts and preserving regional stability.