Badr Abdelatty

Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty (; born 8 February 1966) is an Egyptian diplomat and politician serving as minister of foreign affairs since 2024.

Career Abdelatty, born in Asyut Governorate, earned a BA in political science in 1987. He went on to earn an MA and PhD in International Relations in 1996 from Cairo University.

He served as Egypt's Ambassador to Germany (2015–2019), playing a key role in strengthening Egyptian-German relations during Angela Merkel's tenure. Previously, he was Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister and spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry (2013–2015), as well as Deputy Assistant Minister for EU and Western Europe Affairs. He held various prominent roles, including National Coordinator for the Union for the Mediterranean (2012–2013), Deputy Head of Mission in Brussels (2008–2012), and Director of Palestinian Affairs at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry (2007–2008).