OPEN// FM: Egypt to maintain Gaza settlement efforts in cooperation with US, Qatar
CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptians Affairs Badr Abdelatty said Egypt will continue its mediation efforts, in cooperation with the United States and Qatar, to reach a ceasefire deal, ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and promote a political horizon for the two-state solution.
Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting on Saturday with former United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon.
The top Egyptian diplomat praised Ban Ki-moon's efforts during his tenure leading the UN, as well as his current contributions to enriching international discussions and promoting peace, justice, and environmental protection through his membership in "The Elders" organization, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khallaf.
Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's strenuous efforts to uphold and strengthen the multilateral international system and its institutions in addressing the global challenges, the spokesman said.
He underscored the importance of cooperation to enhance stability and development at the regional and international levels, amid the unprecedented geopolitical and economic developments worldwide, the spokesman added.
Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's compliance with the principles of the United Nations Charter, adding that the Egyptian foreign policy is based on these principals.
Egypt highly appreciates the pivotal role of the UN in maintaining international peace and security and promoting sustainable development, the foreign minister said.
He highlighted Egypt's stance regarding the developments in Gaza, as well as its intensive efforts to secure a ceasefire.
He also addressed the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, due to Israel's blatant violations of international law and international humanitarian law. (MENA)
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