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Middle East
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East
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) A A E/M N E
Egypt Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's FM, Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon address deteriorating situation in Gaza due to Israeli war
Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, received former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday, May 31, 2025 CAIRO – 31 May 2025: Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, received former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdelatty praised Ban Ki-moon's notable efforts during his tenure as UN Secretary-General, as well as his ongoing contributions to international dialogue and advocacy through his role in The Elders, particularly in promoting peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Minister Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's steadfast commitment to upholding and strengthening the multilateral international system, particularly in confronting today's complex and interlinked global challenges. He emphasized that international cooperation remains a vital tool in advancing stability and sustainable development at both regional and global levels, especially amid the current wave of geopolitical and economic volatility. In this context, the Minister reiterated Egypt's consistent adherence to the core principles of the United Nations Charter since joining the organization. He noted that these principles continue to guide Egyptian foreign policy, underscoring Egypt's belief in the UN's central role in maintaining international peace and security and fostering inclusive and sustainable development worldwide. The meeting also addressed the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip. Minister Abdelatty outlined Egypt's position and ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He described the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a direct result of Israel's ongoing and grave violations of international law and international humanitarian law. He further stressed that Egypt remains fully committed to its mediation efforts—working in coordination with the United States and Qatar—to secure a ceasefire, ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid, and reinvigorate the political process toward a two-state solution.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Indo-Pak dispute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a large rally last week in his home state Gujarat, said: the people of Pakistan, especially its youth, must step forward to rid their country of 'the disease of terrorism'. He added: 'Live a life of peace, eat your bread or else my bullet is always an option,' thereby drawing applause from the crowd. 'The Pakistan government has taken note of the remarks by the Prime Minister of India, delivered in Gujarat with the theatrical flourish of a campaign rally rather than the sobriety expected of the leader of a nuclear-armed state,' the Foreign Office of Pakistan said in a statement issued early this week. 'Such statements blatantly violate the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, which obliges member states to resolve disputes peacefully and to refrain from the threat or use of force against the sovereignty or political independence of other states,' it added. The statement of Modi was undoubtedly meant for the appeasement of the Indian public. The downside of the statement is the message to the world that peace between the two neighbouring countries is far away. The statesmanship of a public leader demands management of public emotions and to provide the nation a meaningful way forward for dispute resolution. Swayed by the euphoria of negativity and Pakistan bashing, India fell short to provide the world a realistic and transparent analysis on the cause, motive and to name the perpetrators of the Pahalgam incident. The worn-out script of finger-pointing at Pakistan, based on historical data, found no takers in the United Nations. Pakistan's offer for a joint investigation into the incident was rejected by India. Disappointed with lack of world support for pinning down Pakistan for the incident, India last week sent a parliamentary delegation to 33 countries on a diplomatic mission to drum up support for Delhi in its narrative of countering Pakistan-behind recent cross-border attacks and that the Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) Islamist militant group was behind the attack. Reportedly, India has built up a case based on the historical data on the subject. In parallel, Pakistan too has organised a parliamentary delegation on a diplomatic mission to these very countries to seek support against Indian involvement of terrorism in Pakistan. It has also prepared a dossier to present its case. In all probability, both sides would be sympathetically heard around the globe. But, nothing tangible is expected beyond this — as is evident from the outcome of some of the meetings Indian delegations already held. India has placed its bet on the presumption that on the strength of its economic and geopolitical supremacy over Pakistan, and its far greater global outreach, its narrative would sail through with no question asked. This presumption may prove wrong. The world is no longer the same as a year back. The geo-political landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation with all countries, big or small, being in the midst of recalibrating their places in this change. There is a significant internal and external transformation on state governance, and new alliances are shaping up in the west. The geopolitical and economic priority of the US has moved to 'America first'. China is now more assertive in world politics than ever before. Its support to Pakistan in the recent conflict with India is the beginning of a 'new normal' between Pakistan and China. The South Asia region is moving out of the orbit of India and is recalibrating a balance in its relations with India and the growing China's influence in the region. The recent neutral stance of the US towards the ongoing Indo-Pak conflict indicates Washington's enthusiasm in prompting India to challenge Beijing in the region is dwindling. The evolving global economic and geopolitical dynamics lead to the conclusion that India and Pakistan have to resolve their issues by themselves and reset their relationship. Political maturity would have been if the Indian delegations would have walked over from Wagah border into Pakistan or vice versa Pakistan delegation to India and sit together and work out the differences as best as possible. The results could have been far more rewarding and tangible than expected from aimlessly moving around the globe soliciting buyers of one's narrative. It is an exercise in futility with no takers. There are no big issues which cannot be resolved between India and Pakistan. They are historically driven issues left unresolved for decades. Many times, Pakistan and India came close to resolving the Kashmir issue, but only to be aborted at the last minute. If Pakistan and India could sit together in 1960 to work out the complicated Indus Water Treaty, why cannot they sit together today to review the treaty in the best interest of both the countries. Solutions can only be worked out in a bilateral dialogue between Pakistan and India. The process can immediately roll out once India starts considering Pakistan as its equal partner and the self-inflicted animosity, meant for public appeasement, is put aside by both the neighbouring countries. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Taoiseach defends Govt action over situation in Gaza
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended Government's actions over the situation in Gaza and has told protesters who say Ireland has not gone far enough, to "go and ask the Palestinian Authority, ask the Palestinian people". Speaking to reporters at an event in Galway this afternoon, during which a pro-Palestine protest took place outside, the Taoiseach was asked for his response to their calls for Ireland to do more. In response, Mr Martin said, "My comments are in the Dáil during the week." "I take issue with people who are trying to cause division in the country on this issue, the Irish Government has led from the front in respect of the Middle East," he added. "In respect of Gaza, I would say to the protesters go and ask the Palestinian Authority, go and ask Palestinian people around the world, go and ask people in the Middle East, in Egypt and Jordan. "They will tell you how they believe the Irish Government has been leading for justice and fairness and also trying to get other countries to come on board in respect of trying to get a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and also a massive surge in humanitarian aid," Mr Martin said. The Taoiseach continued that while he believes "people have a right to protest", in his view "democracy in Ireland is alive and well" and that people organising events "should be allowed to do their business as well". "I will not be deterred from doing what we are doing in Government, we've done a lot, a lot of people acknowledge that," he said. Mr Martin then addressed what he said is "the real issue, the Israeli government" which he said "has been acting in an appalling manner in my view". "There are elements in that government [the Israeli government] who have been very clear in articulating a desire to destroy Gaza in its entirety. "Ireland has intervened in the case before the International Court of Justice, on the South Africa case, before that the Genocide Convention, so at every international level we have intervened for fairness, justice and in line with the United Nations Charter, and will continue to do that," he added. Asked for his views on the situation in Gaza and for the Palestinian people who are living there, the Taoiseach added, "It's shocking the degree to which people are being starved in Gaza, the blockade was absolutely unacceptable and continues to be unacceptable. "It is a violation, a war crime to deny people, in particular children, the very basic necessities of life. "I can't comprehend how any government can preside over that," he added. Mr Martin said "the international community needs to get together and put as much pressure as possible on Israel to stop this," adding that this includes measures in relation to the EU-Israel trade agreement. The Taoiseach said he wants an "agreement to suspend that", saying, "that will be challenging and difficult, but Ireland will push for that."
Morocco World
3 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Senegal Renews Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan
Rabat – Senegal has renewed its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as a serious and credible political solution to end the dispute over Western Sahara. 'My country expresses its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as a compromise solution in accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter, and the various resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly,' Senegal's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Diamane Diome, said. He made his remarks during a regional seminar of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization held in Dili, Timor-Leste. Ambassador Diome recalled the momentum Morocco has achieved over the past few years. Morocco's Autonomy Plan has garnered enormous international backing over the past decade, with the Senegalese diplomat noting that more than 60% of UN member states, including two permanent members of the Security Council, support the Moroccan proposal as the most viable path toward a lasting settlement of the Sahara question. He also spoke enthusiastically of his country's decision to open a Consulate General in Morocco's southern provinces on April 5, 2021. The Senegalese ambassador further commended Morocco's heavy investments in the region, recalling that King Mohammed VI instructed the deployment of massive development projects worth more than $10 billion to transform the region and locals' living standards. Stressing the importance of Morocco's full respect for the ceasefire and commitment towards the UN-led political process, Senegal also urged all other parties to the Sahara dispute to refrain from any actions harmful to the political process. He also expressed support for the efforts of the UN Secretary General and his envoy Staffan de Mistura, who aimed to revive the political process under the exclusive auspices of the UN. He concluded his remarks by calling on all four parties, including Algeria, which frequently distances itself and refuses to shoulder responsibility in the dispute. In addition, Ambassador Diome emphasized the need to engage in the UN-led political process to find a mutually acceptable and agreed upon solution to the conflict. Morocco's autonomy initiative is increasingly creating a robust international consensus around the centrality of political compromise as the most viable horizon for the Sahara. The initiative has to date received the support of over 113 countries, with many nations describing it as the only feasible political solution to the Sahara conundrum. More importantly, many countries that were once staunch supporters of the Polisario Front have also joined the chorus of support in favor of Morocco's position. Just this week, Kenya officially joined the growing list of countries that described Morocco's autonomy initiative as 'the only sustainable approach' to resolve the Western Sahara dispute. Tags: algeria western saharaSenegal and Morocco
