British News Agency

According to a statement by Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel met with his counterpart Badr Abdelatty during his official visit to Egypt.

The meeting addressed the course of Portugal-Egypt relations and preparations for the Joint Commission meeting scheduled for early 2027.

The meeting also covered preparations related to Portugal’s term on the United Nations Security Council and the situation in the Middle East. In this context, developments concerning Palestine, Israel and Yemen, as well as security issues in the straits, were discussed in particular.

Cultural issues were also on the agenda during Rangel’s visit to Egypt, and the minister visited the recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids.