Egyptian FM calls for international recognition of Palestine
CAIRO –11 June 2025: During his visit to Norway, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atti, participated in the opening session of the 2025 Oslo Forum on Wednesday morning. This year's forum focuses on mediation efforts during international conflicts.
He also joined a panel discussion titled "A Different Future for the Middle East," alongside several foreign ministers, addressing ways to end the Israeli war on Gaza and achieve de-escalation and stability in the region.
The Foreign Minister emphasized the international consensus on the necessity of implementing the two-state solution, reiterating Egypt's steadfast commitment to ending the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. He stressed the importance of ensuring a permanent ceasefire and facilitating unimpeded humanitarian aid access.
Dr. Abdel-Atti condemned the widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, viewing it as a deliberate attempt to restrict the options of its inhabitants, displace them, and expand Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. He underscored that Israel's obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
Minister Abdel-Atti also addressed the situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, highlighting the hostile environment Palestinians face due to restrictive and discriminatory Israeli policies and practices, which have intensified since October 2023. These include military incursions, home demolitions, forced evictions, settlement activities, and settler violence.
The Foreign Minister outlined Egypt's efforts to halt the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, including serious endeavors to achieve a ceasefire and ensure the rapid and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.
The Foreign Minister referred to the extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo on March 4, 2025, which adopted a plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip without displacing its residents. He noted the widespread Arab, Islamic, and international support this plan received and stated Egypt's intention to hold an international conference for early recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip immediately upon the cessation of hostilities.
Minister Abdel-Atti emphasized the importance of recognizing the Palestinian state to promote peace, justice, and stability in the Middle East, calling on all members of the international community to recognize the State of Palestine.
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