Egypt says ties with Syria ‘normal,’ supports stability
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday described relations between Egypt and Syria as “normal,” saying the two countries have a long-standing historical bond and that bilateral ties are developing well.
Speaking in an interview with Al-Ghad TV, Abdelatty said Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani had visited Cairo and that he plans to visit Damascus in the future. He also noted to visits by Egyptian economic and trade delegations to Syria.
“Our relations are normal and moving well,” Abdelatty said, adding that Egypt “fully supports security and stability in Syria and the well-being of the Syrian people.”
He pointed out that Cairo would share advice with its Syrian counterparts when necessary, arguing that Syria’s security and stability are “an assured Egyptian and Arab interest.”
Abdelatty indicated that Egypt supports an inclusive political process in Syria that does not exclude any group, as well as efforts to combat terrorism and prevent Syria from becoming a source of threats to the region.
Egypt and Syria have longstanding political and cultural ties. The two countries formed the United Arab Republic in 1958, a political union that ended when Syria withdrew in 1961.
Relations have gained renewed momentum since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024. Egypt has repeatedly called for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, while supporting an inclusive, Syrian-led political process and the strengthening of national state institutions.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Cairo in March 2025, their first face-to-face meeting. Sisi called for an inclusive political process involving all Syrians and stressed the importance of preserving Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.
In May 2026, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Cairo for talks with Abdelatty. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, economic cooperation and regional developments. Egyptian officials also stressed support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and stability.
In June, Abdelatty and al-Shaibani discussed expanding economic and trade cooperation and welcomed preparations for a second Egyptian-Syrian governmental meeting involving ministries and agencies concerned with trade and investment.
Egypt has also emphasized its interest in supporting Syria’s reconstruction. In March 2026, Abdelatty said Cairo was keen to contribute to Syrian reconstruction efforts and highlighted the results of a recent visit by an Egyptian economic delegation to Syria.
By Jwan Shekaki