Egypt reaffirms its complete rejection of Israel's annexation and settlement policies
Cairo, Sept 10 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed his country’s complete rejection of the Israeli occupation’s annexation and settlement policies, as well as settler violence, emphasizing the necessity of preserving the historical and legal status quo at Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release on Thursday that this position was conveyed during a meeting held by Minister Abdelatty with ambassadors of European Union countries accredited to Egypt. During the meeting, he stressed the need for the full and immediate implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s comprehensive peace plan, which would ensure security and stability, address humanitarian conditions, support reconstruction and recovery efforts, and lay the foundations for lasting peace.
The statement clarified that the meeting addressed several regional files. Abdelatty emphasized the situation in Sudan and Egypt’s efforts to resolve the crisis, reiterating that any threat to Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity constitutes a red line for Egypt, and that no aggression against Sudan would be tolerated.
Abdelatty also addressed the Nile River file, describing it as an existential issue and a matter of national security. He stressed that under no circumstances could Egypt allow its water security to be compromised, reiterating its complete rejection of any unilateral measures in the Eastern Basin region that contradict international law.
He further outlined Egypt’s efforts to de-escalate tensions and contain their repercussions, as well as Egypt’s stance on recent developments in Libya, Lebanon, and Iran. The discussion also covered the impact of current crises on energy and food security in Egypt and countries of the Global South.
Abdelatty praised the momentum in Egypt-Europe relations since their upgrade in 2024 to a strategic and comprehensive partnership. He emphasized the importance of building on the success of the first Egypt-Europe Summit held in Brussels in October 2025 and looking forward to preparations for the next summit, which Egypt will host in 2027, including holding the third edition of the Egypt-Europe Investment Conference on the sidelines.
He pointed out the burdens Egypt bears due to hosting millions of refugees and asylum seekers resulting from crises, wars, and conflicts in the region. He stressed Egypt’s commitment to addressing this file through a comprehensive approach that tackles the root causes of migration and enhances developmental dimensions, including providing employment and training opportunities, burden-sharing, and strengthening national capacities in border management.
In this regard, Abdelatty firmly rejected recent reports in some European media outlets regarding ideas or proposals to establish refugee camps in Southern Mediterranean countries, including Egypt, to host refugees from European nations. He categorically stated that “such abhorrent proposals are unacceptable and not even open to discussion under any circumstances.” (End) A.S.M. / M.A.A.
