Egypt will not accept the liquidation of the Palestinian cause: FM Abdelatty to Palestinian PM
The meeting on Monday came on the Sidelines of the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Resolution of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
A Foreign Ministry statement said Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's continued and intensive mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza in light of the humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip.
It added that the two sides discussed future steps to advance the implementation of the early recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza following the achievement of a ceasefire, including the early recovery and reconstruction conference Egypt intends to host.
They also addressed developments in the West Bank amid ongoing Israeli military incursions and repeated violations in cities and refugee camps, with Abdelatty condemning the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.
The meeting also touched on the consequences of Israeli measures to shut down schools and hospitals operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem.
Egypt's top diplomat stressed Egypt's full support for UNRWA's vital and irreplaceable role.
He expressed hope that the momentum generated by the Peaceful Resolution Conference would accelerate international recognition of the State of Palestine, praising the French President's announcement of his country's intention to recognize the Palestinian state.
The top Egyptian diplomat reiterated Cairo's unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Separately, FM Abdelatty held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Vershinin, where they exchanged views on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip.
Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Strip, aiming to achieve de-escalation, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid to Gaza, and halt the deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
Additionally, Egypt's Foreign Minister praised the level of cooperation between Egypt and Russia in several strategic projects of mutual interest, foremost among them the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
He expressed hopes for increased Russian investments in Egypt through the Russian Industrial Zone.
The meeting also touched on tourism, with the Minister noting the steady increase in reciprocal flights between the two countries and expressing hope for the continued flow of Russian tourists to Egypt.
The two sides also touched base on the developments in Syria, where Abdelatty condemned the Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and the violation of the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria.
He stressed the need for Israel to withdraw from all Syrian territories it has occupied since 1967, including the Golan Heights.
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