“Al Bawaba News” Awards the Minister of Foreign Affairs the Medal of Respect
Sunday 16/August/2026 - 07:29 PM
Khaled Ali, Chairman of the Board of Al Bawaba News Foundation, and Dalia Abdel Rahim, Editor-in-Chief, presented the Medal of Respect to Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, in recognition of his efforts in steering Egyptian diplomacy through one of the most difficult periods the region has experienced in decades.
The medal recognizes the Minister’s assumption of responsibility for one of the ministries most closely linked to national security at a time when numerous critical issues converged simultaneously, making the Ministry resemble a round-the-clock operations room managing crises stretching from the eastern borders to the southern borders, from the Red Sea to the African continent, and from Arab capitals to the world’s major powers. When he assumed office, the war in Gaza was at its height, amid attempts to impose a new reality involving the displacement of Palestinians and the redrawing of security arrangements along the border—attempts that Egypt categorically rejected, in keeping with its established principles regarding national security, international law, and the Palestinian cause. At the same time, efforts continued to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid, consolidate the ceasefire, and maintain continuous communication with various regional and international parties.
To the south, the war in Sudan cast its shadow over stability, border security, and refugee movements. The Libyan issue remained present with all its complexities, while the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam continued to constitute a strategic issue directly linked to water security. Meanwhile, developments in the Red Sea added a new economic dimension because of their direct impact on global trade flows and Suez Canal revenues.
The Minister is also credited with pursuing a policy that went beyond merely reacting to events, distinguished instead by proactive engagement and the ability to manage multiple crises simultaneously, while preserving the established principles of Egyptian foreign policy and Egypt’s regional and international standing.
Success in diplomacy is not measured by the number of conferences held or statements issued, but rather by the crises that are averted and the tensions that are contained. Much of this has indeed been achieved away from the cameras and without excessive publicity.
