Egypt Reaffirms Support for Lebanon and Kuwait

2026-03-16 - 08:14

Egypt has reaffirmed its support for Lebanon and Kuwait and called for stronger joint Arab action to protect regional security, following a series of diplomatic calls held on 14 and 15 March amid escalating tensions across the Middle East. On Saturday, 14 March, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting Lebanon and providing humanitarian assistance during a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf, the discussion addressed the rapidly evolving developments in Lebanon amid repeated Israeli attacks and incursions into Lebanese territory. Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s full condemnation and rejection of these violations, stressing that any infringement on Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity is unacceptable. He added that such actions constitute a clear violation of international law and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. The Egyptian foreign minister also reaffirmed Cairo’s support for Lebanese state institutions and their efforts to extend authority across the country. He emphasized the need for an immediate halt to Israeli violations to create a conducive environment for negotiations and to achieve tangible progress toward de-escalation. During the... This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.