The role of the UN in addressing international and regional issues, as well as international peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts in various countries were also discussed. The two sides discussed issues related to the challenges facing the multilateral work system, including the work entrusted to specialized international agencies. They also discussed UN efforts for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, including efforts to denuclearize the Middle East region, as well as efforts to prevent an arms race in outer space. During the consultations, ambassador Badawi reviewed the determinants of the Egyptian position in connection with the UN system's handling of the current regional situations and crises. The two sides also discussed the prospects of the UN role in the settlement of disputes and conflicts witnessed by the countries of the region, in order to achieve peace and establish stability in the region as a common goal of the two countries.
