FM stresses need to maintain pressure on Israel to halt its aggression on Gaza
These remarks came during Abdelatty's meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on the sidelines of the high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, held at the UN headquarters in New York.
Abdelatty praised the recent positive momentum in Egyptian-British relations, noting that this progress will soon be formalized through the upgrading of bilateral ties to the level of a strategic partnership.
He asserted Egypt's commitment to capitalizing on this momentum to deepen cooperation in various fields, particularly in economic, trade and investment sectors, in a way that serves the mutual interests of both countries.
During the meeting, the Egyptian foreign minister also briefed his British counterpart on the latest developments concerning ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.
He outlined Egypt's ongoing preparations to host an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction, in cooperation with the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of expanding international recognition of the State of Palestine as part of a genuine two-state solution. He underscored that such a move is crucial for advancing peace, justice and long-term stability in the Middle East. (MENA)
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