Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelaaty said on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Egyptians living abroad represent a fundamental pillar in supporting and enhancing Egypt’s stance regionally and internationally.
During a meeting held with members of the Egyptian community residing in Nigeria, as part of his official visit to the capital; Abuja, the Egyptian foreign minister highlighted the political leadership’s commitment to providing full support to Egyptians abroad and intensifying efforts to communicate with them through Egypt’s diplomatic missions worldwide.
The meeting reflects the ministry’s keenness on strengthening direct communication with Egyptians abroad and listening to their views and suggestions.
Abdelatty highlighted efforts undertaken by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry to develop consular services system, ensuring the provision of more efficient and prompt services through Egypt’s diplomatic and consular missions across the globe.
He explained that the Ministry is currently working on enhancing the use of digital technology in delivering consular services and expanding electronic service offerings to meet the needs of Egyptians abroad.
The Egyptian foreign minister also reviewed a number of government initiatives launched to support Egyptians abroad and reinforce their connection with the homeland. These include investment initiatives and economic incentives specifically designed for them, including the initiative to allow Egyptians abroad to import cars, the military service settlement initiative “Your Home in Egypt” initiative, “Your Farm in Egypt” initiative, the secure transfer initiative via InstaPay, “Speak Arabic” campaign and “Boats of Salvation” initiative.
He also mentioned initiatives aimed at facilitating investment procedures for Egyptians abroad and encouraging their contribution to major national projects.
Abdelatty also referred to ongoing preparations for the sixth edition of the Conference for Egyptians Abroad, scheduled to take place on August 3 and 4, 2025.
The conference serves as an open dialogue platform between Egyptians abroad and decision-makers and is held annually to present ideas and proposals directly to ministers and senior officials, said the minister.
