The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Secretary-General highlighted Egypt’s important regional role, in particular its political and humanitarian role in support of the people of Gaza.

The Secretary-General and the Minister also discussed the situation in Libya, Sudan and the Horn of Africa, and agreed on the importance of political dialogue to resolve ongoing conflicts.