The meeting focused on strengthening economic and investment ties, with FM Abdellatty praising the role of South Korean companies in Egypt and the success of Korean companies operating in the country.
The Minister reviewed the recent economic and structural reforms undertaken by the Egyptian Government, noting that these measures have improved the business environment and increased Egypt's attractiveness to foreign investors.
According to a statement from the ministry, Abdellatty emphasized Egypt's competitive advantages, particularly its access to African markets through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and outlined investment opportunities in the SCZone.
He also highlighted incentives for investors, including streamlined processes, infrastructure upgrades and access to industrial land, while encouraging South Korean companies to expand existing investments and explore new opportunities. Priority areas.
Abdellatty confirmed the Egyptian government's readiness to provide all necessary support and facilitation measures for Korean investors.
The meeting included discussions with business leaders on opportunities to expand economic partnership and cooperation in a number of areas.
Separately, FM Abdellatty met with representatives of major South Korean newspapers and international news agencies, during which he outlined Egypt's efforts to promote security and stability in the Middle East and reviewed Cairo's diplomatic initiatives to prevent regional crises through peaceful means.
The discussion covered developments in the Middle East, the ongoing US-Iran talks, Egypt's efforts with regional and international partners to reduce tensions and reach agreements that address the concerns of all parties, and the situations in Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon, the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
Abdellatty also highlighted the growing Egypt-South Korea partnership and the two countries' shared interest in expanding economic and trade. and investment cooperation.
As part of his visit to Seoul, FM Abdellatty delivered a lecture at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) on Tuesday, where he was joined by the university's president, and outlined the guiding principles of Egypt's foreign policy and Cairo's assessment of rapidly evolving regional and international challenges.
The Foreign Minister said Egypt's foreign policy is based on respect for international law, support for regional stability, sustainable development, peaceful conflict resolution and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
Abdellatty reviewed Egypt's position on key regional issues, including the ongoing US-Iran talks, highlighting Cairo's efforts in coordination with regional and international partners to help de-escalate tensions and facilitate an agreement that addresses the concerns of all parties.
They also discussed developments in Gaza, Sudan and Lebanon, as well as Egypt's water security, the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea security, stressing that water security remains an existential issue for Egypt.
The meetings and lectures took place on the occasion of Abdellatty's participation in the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, which brought together representatives of more than 50 African countries and key continental institutions, including the African Union, the African Development Bank, the AfCFTA Secretariat and the Africa CDC.
He also met many people during the journey African counterpart Also included are Seo Jung-hwa, executive director and head of the steering group of the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM). The discussion focused on expanding Korean financing for projects in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, industrial localization and sustainable infrastructure.
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