President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi pledged Egypt’s full support for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) during a meeting on Sunday with its Executive Secretary, Yasmine Fouad. Al-Sisi expressed confidence in Fouad’s expertise to address global environmental challenges and support international efforts toward sustainable development goals, according to a statement from the presidency. The meeting, attended by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, explored opportunities to strengthen relations between Egypt and the UNCCD secretariat. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation and developing support mechanisms for member states, particularly across Africa and the Arab region. The presidency spokesperson, Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the talks aimed to enhance the effectiveness of the convention in supporting member states’ efforts to meet sustainable development goals amidst increasing environmental pressures.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 04, 2026 18:51 UTC