Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdel-Aati, stressed the importance of the full and immediate implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement reached between Palestinian and Israeli sides in the recent Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace.
He also underscored the necessity for both parties to the conflict to honour their obligations, as outlined in the agreement, and reiterated Egypt’s call for a timely transition to the second phase of the plan — emphasising its alignment with the broader framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Minister Abdel-Aati statements came in his phone conversation with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, during which he highlighted the urgent need to ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, in volumes that adequately address the Strip’s critical needs.
Regarding the proposed Stabilisation Force, as set forth in the peace agreement, minister Abdel Aati stressed the need for a United Nations Security Council resolution that defines the mandate and operational parameters of the force in close coordination with the Palestinian side, said the Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Tamim Khallaf.
He added that the minister further emphasised the pivotal role the United Kingdom and other permanent Security Council members can play in facilitating this process.
Khallaf noted that the two ministers reviewed the outcomes of the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace.
For her part, Foreign Secretary Cooper commended Egypt’s leadership in facilitating the agreement. She also highlighted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appreciation for President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s central role in ensuring the summit’s success and launching a new path toward regional stability.
The two ministers further discussed preparations for the upcoming International Conference on Gaza Early Recovery and Reconstruction, which Egypt plans to host in November in partnership with international stakeholders. Minister Abdel-Aati expressed hope for robust British participation, positioning the United Kingdom as a principal partner and sponsor of this significant event, the spokesman said.
Beyond regional developments, the call also touched on strengthening Egyptian-British bilateral relations.
Both sides agreed on the need to intensify high-level visits and advance their relationship toward a strategic partnership. They also explored the potential of convening a high-level Egyptian-British Investment Conference, which would contribute to boosting economic, trade, and investment ties in a manner that would serve the mutual interests of both countries.
