Egyptian and British Foreign Ministers: Importance of Implementing the Peace Plan for Gaza
Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and British Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband affirmed on Tuesday the importance of implementing the commitments of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan regarding the Gaza Strip, advancing diplomatic solutions to developments related to Iran, and avoiding military escalation.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that this came during a phone call between Abdelatty and Miliband to discuss the trajectory of relations between the two countries, as well as updates on regional developments of mutual interest.
The statement added that Abdelatty condemned the serious violations by the Israeli occupation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip during the call, considering them to undermine the chances of achieving security and stability in the region and meeting the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.
He clarified that the two ministers agreed in this context to continue joint cooperation and to urge all parties to persist in negotiations and avoid military escalation, given its serious repercussions on the security and stability of the region, energy security, freedom of navigation, and international supply chains and trade. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s fundamental positions regarding the importance of safeguarding the security and freedom of navigation in international waterways in accordance with the rules of international law.
He outlined Egyptian efforts aimed at containing the crisis in Sudan, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national institutions, and rejecting any interference with them.
He stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure safe and sustainable access for humanitarian aid and to create conditions for launching a Sudanese-owned and led comprehensive political process that preserves state institutions and safeguards Sudan’s unity and stability.
He pointed to the issue of water security and developments in the Horn of Africa, reaffirming the commitment to respecting the rules of international law and the principles of cooperation and consensus among Nile Basin countries, and rejecting unilateral measures that harm the interests of the downstream countries.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining security and stability in the Horn of Africa, which enhances the security of the Red Sea and supports stability and development in the region.
On the bilateral relations front, Egypt affirmed its commitment to continuing the development of economic, trade, and investment ties, building on the momentum witnessed in bilateral relations across various fields, especially following the convening of the third session of the Egyptian-British Joint Committee in June last year and the follow-up on the implementation of the partnership agreement between the two countries.
He also stressed the importance of enabling Egyptian exports to reach the British market, which would contribute to increasing the volume of trade and encouraging more British direct investments in the Egyptian market, thereby serving the common interests of both countries.
For his part, the British Foreign Secretary appreciated Egypt’s efforts to support security and stability in the Middle East, reaffirming his country’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Egypt and elevating them to serve the interests of both peoples, and to continue coordination and joint action to support security and stability in the region.
