Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdel-Aati, has reaffirmed Egypt’s absolute commitment to the two-state solution, stressing the need to establish an independent Palestinian state, based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with Al Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) as its capital.
The minister’s remarks came during a meeting in Washington with US Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of both the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Appropriations Committee.The meeting addressed the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Abdel-Aati provided an in-depth briefing on Egypt’s ongoing mediation efforts, made in coordination with the United States and Qatar, to achieve an immediate ceasefire, ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery, and create conditions conducive to early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
He reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian population from their land.
The minister also discussed preparations for an international conference Egypt is set to host, in collaboration with the United Nations and the Palestinian government, to support early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
Regarding the situation in Sudan, the two sides reviewed the crisis in the country, underscoring the dire need for reaching a sustainable ceasefire and facilitating the flow of humanitarian assistance.
In a separate meeting with Senator Jeff Merkley, member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Subcommittee on State Department and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Minister Abdel-Aati reiterated Egypt’s outright rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians from their homeland.
The talks focused on enhancing the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, building upon fruitful bilateral cooperation in various sectors to serve the interests of both countries and promote regional security and stability.
Minister Abdel-Aati underlined Egypt’s pivotal role as a cornerstone of peace and stability in both the Middle East and Africa.
