Egypt FM, Rubio discuss Gaza humanitarian catastrophe amid Israel starvation policy - Foreign Affairs
The meeting between Abdelatty and Rubio occurred during Abdelatty's visit to Washington.
During the meeting, FM Abdelatty underscored the urgency of addressing Gaza's catastrophic humanitarian conditions, according to Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khalaf.
He emphasized the need for a political horizon that achieves a just and sustainable settlement of the Palestinian cause and restores the legitimate rights of the Palestinians, foremost among them the right to self-determination and establishing their independent state on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Abdelatty also expressed aspiration to continue close cooperation with the US administration to break the ground for a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East that serves the interests of all the region's peoples.
On Wednesday, four Egyptian military transport aircraft airdropped tons of essential humanitarian aid over areas in the Gaza Strip that are difficult to access by land.
The airdrops took place as the fourth aid convoy entered Gaza through the Karm Abu Salem crossing, adding to over 4,000 tons of humanitarian supplies delivered to the strip over the past three days, despite bureaucratic and logistical obstacles on the Israeli side.
These included approximately 1,855 tons of food baskets, 1,640 tons of flour, 400 tons of personal care items, and 150 tons of medical aid.
The deliveries come as part of Egypt's ongoing active efforts and intensive coordination with all concerned parties and international powers to help end the worsening famine facing Gaza's population.
During a phone call earlier on Wednesday, Abdelatty and Steve Witkoff, the US president's special envoy to the Middle East, discussed efforts to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza and ensure the influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of captives and detainees.
Moreover, Khalaf noted that Abdelatty and Rubio also discussed the situation in Sudan and the importance of achieving a ceasefire and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's support for Sudanese state institutions and the importance of respecting Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Furthermore, he articulated Egypt's concerns regarding the Nile River and its water security, affirming Egypt's consistent position on adherence to international law concerning shared water resources.
Abdelatty stressed the need for cooperation to swiftly reach a legally binding agreement governing the operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, rejecting Ethiopia's unilateral actions that violate international law.
He asserted that Egypt will take all necessary measures guaranteed under international law to protect its water security.
According to Khalaf, Abdelatty conveyed the greetings and appreciation of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to President Donald Trump, expressing Egypt's pride in the longstanding strategic partnership with the United States.
He also expressed Egypt's desire to continue close coordination and cooperation with the US administration under the leadership of President Trump.
"Egypt aspires to deepen this political, security, military, and economic partnership in a manner that would strengthen regional security, stability, and peace, particularly during this critical phase the Middle East is experiencing," he added.
Egypt's top diplomat also urged the continuation of the periodic rounds of the Egypt-US Strategic Dialogue.
Both ministers further explored ways to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
Abdelatty also praised the outcomes of the Egypt-US Business Forum held in Cairo last May, with the participation of over 50 American companies, including 12 companies engaging with the Egyptian market for the first time.
"Egypt is committed to attracting investments and strengthening its economic partnerships with the US," he said.
Both sides also stressed the importance of coordination to hold a new round of the Joint Economic Commission meetings and organize another edition of the Egypt-US Business Forum soon to expand the economic partnership between the two friendly countries.
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