Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty urged fresh graduates to apply for the ministry's diplomatic exams with full confidence in their transparency and fairness. In the first episode of the ministry's new podcast Diplocast, he encouraged candidates not to hesitate, noting that the exams select capable individuals to represent Egypt abroad. He shared his career story and discussed regional and global issues.
In Cairo on October 21, Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, spoke in the first episode of the ministry's new podcast Diplocast. He called on fresh graduates to apply for the diplomatic exams without hesitation, emphasizing that they select capable individuals to represent Egypt abroad.
Abdelatty recounted joining the ministry in 1989, noting that his interest in diplomacy began in childhood while growing up in Assiut. He discussed the impact of national events, including meeting President Anwar Sadat and witnessing the violence following Sadat's assassination. He also mentioned placing first in Upper Egypt in high school exams and his early exposure to politics through his father, which shaped his sense of national service.
He described serving as foreign minister during regional and global crises as a heavy responsibility he carries with pride. He called the past decade a defining moment in Egypt's modern history, crediting the country's survival and stability to national resilience and strong leadership.
Regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the minister stated that diplomatic efforts have completely stalled due to Ethiopia's unilateral actions and refusal to accept basic principles of international law. He confirmed that Egypt reserves the right to defend its water security if damage occurs, in accordance with international legal norms.
Abdelatty also discussed the international campaign that led to Khaled al-Enany's election as Director-General of UNESCO, describing it as a coordinated national effort involving dozens of country visits and presidential support. He concluded that peace cannot be achieved through force and that Egypt believes in resolving conflicts through political and diplomatic means. He highlighted the importance of cultural understanding, international cooperation, and institutions like UNESCO in reducing tensions and promoting long-term peace.