Egypt, Qatar to bolster economic exchanges, investments, partnership for development
Joint call issued for prompt, durable ceasefire in Gaza Strip
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi flew in to Kuwait City from Doha on Monday, beginning a visit to the State of Kuwait, the second leg in his current Gulf tour. Greeting the Egyptian leader upon arrival were Emir Mashaal, Crown-Prince Sabah and senior government figures.
In a notable expression of warm welcome, a formation of Kuwaiti military aircraft escorted President’s plane as it entered Kuwaiti airspace.
The visit to Kuwait reflects the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries and their shared commitment to enhancing co-operation in various areas, including investment and economic relations, Presidency Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed al-Shennawy, said in statements ahead of the visit.
While in Doha before travelling to Kuwait City, President Sisi held summit talks with Emir Tamim of Qatar, followed by an expanded session with the participation of aides and senior officials from both sides.
The Doha talks featured an exchange of visions on efforts to restore a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, addressing the deteriorating humanitarian condition there through the provision of humanitarian assistance in sufficient quantities to avert the humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip and the exchange of captives and detainees, spokesman Shennawy said in statements yesterday.
Both leaders emphasised in this respect their utter rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their land and stressed the necessity of supporting the Arab Plan for Gaza Reconstruction and seeking such a political horizon that leads to the establishment of an the independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The talks also covered key regional developments, including in the foremost the situation in Syria, Lebanon and the Sudan, with the two leaders emphasising the importance of preserving the unity and territorial integrity of these countries and protecting the potentials of their peoples.
As President Sisi was leaving Doha, Egypt and Qatar issued a joint statement reaffirming the strong and historic character of ties and their shared commitment to deepening cooperation at all levels, supported by the exchange of visits between the two sides.
The joint statement said the two leaders agreed on adopting a comprehensive plan to strengthen economic partnerships, with a focus on implementing a package of Qatari investments totaling $7.5 billion. These investments, the statement added, aim to contribute to economic development and job creation, in line with the aspirations of both peoples.
Stressing the centrality of the Palestinian cause as the Arabs’ primal cause, Egypt and Qatar asserted their firm position of supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including in the foremost their right to establish their independent state o the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and in accordance with the peace initiatives and relevant international resolutions.
Egypt and Qatar, the statement said, reiterated their support for efforts to realise Palestinian national reconciliation and the necessity of unifying Palestinian ranks in a way that guarantees the activation of the Palestinian state’s institutions and the realisation of the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people.
The two countries further renewed their full backing to the Gaza reconstruction plan and said they are looking forward to the convening of the international conference Cairo will host in co-operation with regional and international partners to coordinate humanitarian and developmental efforts aimed at improving the living conditions for Gazans.
The statement also said Egypt and Qatar welcomed the continuation of indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, praising Oman’s relevant diplomatic moves and emphasising their support of peaceful efforts aimed at reducing tension and promoting security and stability in the region.
Regarding the situation in the Sudan, Egypt and Qatar expressed utmost concern over the continuation of the armed conflict there and stressed the importance of seeking prompt cessation of hostilities and the return to the inclusive track of national dialogue in order to protect Sudan’s unity and sovereignty.
with a mutual emphasis on the need to preserve the unity, sovereignty, and stability of Syria, Lebanon, and Sudan. Both leaders agreed on the importance of safeguarding the resources and well-being of the peoples in these brotherly nations.
any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people, reaffirming their shared commitment to supporting the unified Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.grave concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and underscored the urgent need to ensure the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to avert a full-scale catastrophe.
President Sisi and Sheikh Tamim reiterated
They also emphasized the importance of relaunching a credible political process that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
President Sisi and Emir Tamim commended the ongoing collaboration between Egypt and Qatar in support of the January ceasefire initiative for Gaza, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. They affirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts to restore calm and advance regional peace and security.
