Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has outlined Egypt’s vision that sustainable peace requires more than ending hostilities, resting on three pillars: security, reconstruction and justice.
Representing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Francophonie Summit in Cambodia, the minister chaired a roundtable entitled “Investing in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability”.
He highlighted the Sixth Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, scheduled for November 21–22 in Aswan, as a platform for African dialogue.
On Gaza, the minister stressed that reconstruction must accompany a serious political process, calling for a consolidated ceasefire, civilian protection, unrestricted humanitarian aid and rebuilding without forced displacement, while preserving Palestinians’ right to remain on their land.
He further highlighted Egypt’s efforts to halt hostilities, secure aid and release hostages and detainees, including through the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit.
“Egypt supports an independent, sovereign and viable Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, alongside Israel,” the minister illustrated.
He also stressed addressing conflicts’ root causes through dialogue and respect for sovereignty, reaffirming Egypt’s support for national solutions in Sudan, Libya and the Horn of Africa.
The minister noted that Egypt proposed three priorities: preventive diplomacy and mediation; human development and economic co-operation, including education, employment, women’s empowerment and investment; and stronger international partnerships to translate commitments into measurable programmes.
