The Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO), Mr. Arguj Kalantarli, held an online meeting with Mr. Abdelkarim Hazem Farouk Abdelhamid Mohamed, Director General of the General Administration of Civil Protection of Egypt, on 20 October 2026.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the current state and prospects of cooperation between the ICDO and Egypt in the fields of civil protection and emergency management. Particular attention was given to the development of joint training programmes, the strengthening of professional capacities, and the exchange of experience and expertise in civil protection.

The discussions also addressed preparations for the upcoming sessions of the ICDO Executive Council and General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Geneva. In this context, the sides discussed matters related to the sessions and underscored the importance of continued engagement by Member States in the Organization’s statutory activities.

The Secretary-General also expressed his appreciation to Egypt for its continued support for the ICDO’s ongoing reform efforts and activities. The importance of these efforts in strengthening the Organization’s institutional capacities, enhancing its operational effectiveness, and further developing its role in supporting Member States in the field of civil defence was also emphasized.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining dialogue and further developing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.