OPEN// FM discusses with UNDP official Gaza crisis, development cooperation
Abdelatty expressed appreciation for the vital role UNDP plays in supporting Egypt's development efforts. He commended the programme's constructive contributions to building national capacities and advancing Egypt's progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
He noted that UNDP's support is a key pillar of Egypt's efforts to implement its Vision 2030 and to navigate growing economic challenges. The minister reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to further strengthening cooperation with the programme across all areas of shared interest, whether bilaterally or within multilateral partnerships, to support development and regional stability.
The two officials also discussed the situation in Gaza. Abdelatty shed light on Egypt's intensive efforts to secure a ceasefire and facilitate the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinian population. He reiterated Egypt's firm rejection of any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their homeland.
The minister also pointed to continued coordination between Egypt, Qatar and the United States in efforts to reach an agreement that would end the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
In a related context, the top diplomat reviewed preparations for an international conference focused on Gaza's early recovery and reconstruction. He underscored the need to rally regional and international support to rebuild the territory's infrastructure and highlighted key elements of the Arab-Islamic plan for Gaza. He stressed the importance of establishing a clear political horizon to address the root causes of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and secure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state.
For his part, Haoliang Xu praised the strong cooperation between UNDP and Egypt and commended Egypt's ongoing efforts to support security and stability across the region.
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