Cypriot Ambassador in Cairo Polly Ioannou has asserted Egypt is exerting greater efforts to contain the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and ensure it will not spread to other areas.
Loannou told the state-run Middle East News agency (MENA) yesterday that she hoped the efforts will contribute to restoring stability and not expanding the conflict.
The Cypriot diplomat voiced hope such efforts will lead to implementing the two-state solution and achieve permanent peace in the region.
She said her country is appreciating the pivotal role of Egypt to attain stability in the region.
Egypt is making strenuous efforts to safeguard the borders and maintain national security and the country is receiving a number of wounded Palestinians for medical treatment, added Loannou.
The ambassador commended Egypt’s efforts to offer humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the country’s important role in ensuring the safe and sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid and main needs coming from several world countries into the coastal enclave via Rafah crossing.
She described relations between Egypt and Cyprus as strong and deep-rooted on all fronts.
Meanwhile, Ambassador of the Netherlands in Cairo, Peter Mollema, has praised Egypt’s significant roles to ensure stability and security in the Middle East region.
He told the news agency yesterday that Egypt’s efforts are important for containing situation in the Gaza Strip and guaranteeing the delivery of humanitarian aid and basic needs to the enclave.
The diplomat voiced hopes that the current war in Gaza could come to an end soon with a political settlement for the conflict.
The Dutch ambassador also commended close coordination between his country and Egypt on different regional and international issues of common interest.
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