CAIRO/BRUSSELS – Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed the responsibility of the European Union and influential world countries to intervene to put an end to Israeli violations against Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, reiterating that immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip can only be achieved through international pressure on Israel.
Shoukry’s remarks were made during his meeting, at his residence in Brussels late Sunday, with Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Co-operation of Spain Jose Manuel Albares.
The Egyptian diplomat’s talks in Brussels come as part of Shoukry’s visit to the European Union residence to lead the Egyptian delegation the tenth meeting of the Egypt-European Union Association Council.
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Abu Zeid said that the ministers discussed in detail the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the importance of an immediate ceasefire, and efforts to fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 2720 regarding the facilitation, coordination, and monitoring of the humanitarian aid delivery process to the sector, ensuring its complete and sustainable access.
Shoukry commended Spain’s historical support for the Palestinian cause within the corridors of the European Union.
The Spanish minister, for his part, praised Egypt’s diligent efforts to find a solution to the crisis in Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and prevent the expansion of the conflict, highlighting Egypt’s regional role as a key partner for peace and stability in the Middle East.
Abu Zeid pointed out that the meeting also addressed ways to strengthen cooperation between Egypt and Spain bilaterally and within the framework of the partnership between Egypt and the European Union. The ministers emphasized the mutual desire to advance various paths of cooperation and build on the friendship between the two countries, including shared positions on confronting regional and international challenges.
Concluding the meeting, the ministers agreed to continue consultation and coordination in the coming period to coordinate actions to stop the war in the Gaza Strip and mitigate its humanitarian consequences on the Palestinian people, as well as to revive the peace process on solid foundations that ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, added the spokesperson.
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