Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty hosted a high-level roundtable on early recovery in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, September 23, at the Egyptian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. The meeting, titled "From Sharm El-Sheikh to the Second Phase: Consolidating Peace and Early Recovery," was co-chaired by Egypt, Germany, France, and the European Commission. The event brought together several high-ranking officials, including German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Riema Al-Radovan, French Minister for Francophonie and International Partnerships Elisabeth Borne, and European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suiica.
The roundtable discussion was attended by Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa via virtual means, as well as Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Eid, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, and ministers of international cooperation from Britain, Qatar, and the UAE. Several senior UN officials also participated, including UNDP Director Alexander de Croo, UN Humanitarian Affairs Deputy Secretary-General Tom Fletcher, and WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau. The meeting aimed to address the dire situation in Gaza and explore ways to ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid.
According to Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki, the meeting focused on the dire situation in Gaza and the need to guarantee the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid without obstacles. The participants also emphasized the importance of accelerating early recovery efforts and rebuilding the Gaza Strip, providing a dignified life for the Palestinian people. Minister Abdelatty stressed that the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit represented a crucial step in rallying regional and international efforts to end the war in Gaza and support the peace and stability process.
During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty highlighted the importance of transitioning quickly from emergency humanitarian response to early recovery and reconstruction, emphasizing that this is a commitment that cannot be delayed. He also underlined the need to support Palestinian national institutions and maintain the unity of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's commitment to working with regional and international partners to consolidate the ceasefire and move forward with the implementation of the comprehensive plan.
The participants also discussed the need to support the Palestinian people and provide them with a dignified life. Minister Abdelatty emphasized that the priority is to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid without obstacles and to lift Israeli restrictions. He also highlighted the importance of coordinating between UN agencies, the Palestinian Authority, and regional and international partners to meet the aspirations of the Palestinian people.
The roundtable discussion also touched on the need for the international community to support the Palestinian Authority and provide it with the necessary resources to rebuild the Gaza Strip. The participants emphasized that the reconstruction of Gaza requires a collective effort and a commitment to supporting the Palestinian people. Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's commitment to working with its partners to support the Palestinian people and to help them achieve their aspirations.
In conclusion, the high-level roundtable on early recovery in Gaza highlighted the need for a collective effort to address the dire situation in the Gaza Strip. The participants emphasized the importance of supporting the Palestinian people and providing them with a dignified life. Egypt, as a key player in the region, reiterated its commitment to working with its partners to support the Palestinian people and to help them achieve their aspirations.
Key points
- Egypt hosts high-level roundtable on Gaza early recovery
- Meeting aims to address dire situation in Gaza and explore ways to ensure safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid
- Participants emphasize need for collective effort to support Palestinian people and rebuild Gaza Strip
