Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with representatives of several American Jewish organizations on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's strategic bilateral relations with the United States and its keenness to enhance cooperation mechanisms. He highlighted the importance of building on the momentum in these relations to achieve mutual interests between the two countries.
The meeting discussed regional developments in the Middle East, with Abdelatty stressing Egypt's commitment to resolving all conflicts in the region through peaceful means and the political process. He cited the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty as an example of Egypt's strategic choice to promote peace and preserve stability in the region. The minister emphasized the need to promote regional and international stability and security.
The Palestinian issue was also discussed, with Abdelatty noting that Egypt has made significant efforts in recent years to contain the escalation in the region resulting from the war in Gaza. He mentioned Egypt's role in brokering a ceasefire agreement and the convening of the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit last year. Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's firm stance on the need to implement the second phase of the agreement and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's firm rejection and condemnation of all Israeli unilateral measures aimed at imposing a new reality in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. He specifically mentioned the expansion of settlements and the E1 project, as well as attempts to annex and change the legal and historical status of Jerusalem and its holy sites. The minister stressed that these measures constitute a flagrant violation of international law and international legitimacy.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister emphasized that these Israeli measures undermine the unity of Palestinian land and its geographical continuity, threatening the chances of establishing an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He called for a halt to and reversal of these measures to serve efforts to achieve peace in the region. Abdelatty's statements reflect Egypt's consistent position on the Palestinian issue.
During the meeting, Abdelatty also expressed Egypt's appreciation for the strong relations with the United States and its keenness to enhance cooperation on various issues. He emphasized the importance of coordination and consultation between the two countries to address regional and international challenges. The American Jewish organizations' delegation acknowledged the significance of the Egyptian-American relationship and its impact on regional stability.
The meeting between Abdelatty and the American Jewish organizations' delegation highlights Egypt's continued engagement with international partners on key regional issues. Egypt's stance on the Palestinian issue and its rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians remain firm. The country's efforts to promote peace and stability in the region continue, with a focus on achieving a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Key points
- Egypt rejects any attempts to displace Palestinians or impose a new reality in the occupied West Bank.
- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasizes the need to implement the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
- Egypt condemns Israeli unilateral measures aimed at imposing a new reality in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
