Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Cairo on Sunday during his first official visit to Egypt.
The talks unfolded against a shifting regional landscape, as both sides sought to steady diplomatic ground and deepen bilateral engagement.
According to Syria’s SANA agency, discussions focused on expanding cooperation while addressing pressing regional and international developments shaping the Middle East.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said the meeting emphasised strengthening ties and coordinating positions on unfolding crises affecting regional stability and political balance.
Abdelatty highlighted the deep historical and cultural bonds linking Egypt and Syria, describing them as a shared heritage forged across generations.
“This shared heritage embodies the convergence of the will of the two brotherly peoples throughout history,” Abdelatty said during the meeting.
He reaffirmed Egypt’s support for the Syrian people’s aspirations, stressing respect for Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity amid ongoing challenges.
Abdelatty said Egypt’s stance since the Syrian conflict began has consistently supported restoring stability while preserving the country’s national cohesion.
He called for safeguarding Syrian state institutions and rejecting foreign interference, framing these steps as essential for rebuilding internal stability.
The Egyptian minister also voiced firm opposition to what he described as Israel’s repeated violations of Syrian sovereignty.
He warned against attempts by Israeli forces to exploit current conditions to expand territorial control and weaken Syria’s fragile security environment.
Israel has occupied the Golan Heights since 1967 and extended its presence in a buffer zone following Bashar al-Assad’s removal in 2024.
Syrians say continued Israeli actions complicate recovery efforts, casting long shadows over hopes for stability and deterring investment in a struggling economy.