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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), on Monday, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, Abdelatty highlighted the increasing number of refugees and asylum-seekers entering Egypt from neighbouring countries facing political, security, and humanitarian crises.

He stated that Egypt is now among the top three countries globally in receiving new asylum requests, underscoring the significant strain on the country’s resources.

Abdelatty expressed appreciation for UNHCR’s ongoing collaboration with the Egyptian government, commending the role of the UNHCR office in Cairo in supporting the government’s efforts to provide protection and care for refugees and asylum-seekers residing in Egypt.

He expressed hope to strengthen this partnership to provide further support to refugees and asylum-seekers, alleviate the burden on Egypt, and support the host community.

“We are committed to fulfilling our international obligations,” said Abdelatty, “but the support we receive from the international community is not enough to meet the growing needs of those seeking refuge in Egypt.”

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