Egypt’s Abdelatty rejects displacement, calls for Palestinian State based on ’67 borders in talks with Rubio
Egyptian Foreign and Immigration Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, emphasising the importance of fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, including their right to an independent state, according to an official statement.
Speaking at a meeting held at the US State Department headquarters in Washington, Abdelatty reaffirmed the consistent Egyptian, Arab, and Islamic stance on the issue.
He said Egypt hopes to coordinate with the US administration to achieve a just peace in the Middle East, responding to the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, primarily their right to establish an independent state on their national territory.
Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement in all three stages and facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza. He stressed the importance of accelerating early recovery, removing rubble, and reconstruction while ensuring Palestinians remain in Gaza, rejecting displacement with full support from Arab, Islamic, and international communities.
He also stressed the need for a political horizon leading to a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in accordance with international law. This settlement would guarantee an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, promoting security and stability in the Middle East.
Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the meeting addressed the close bilateral relations between Egypt and the United States. The ministers discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership, spanning four decades, and support cooperation across various fields to achieve mutual interests.
Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s desire to collaborate with the new U.S. administration to achieve security, stability, and a just and comprehensive peace in the region.
Discussions included the importance of holding regular rounds of the Egyptian-American strategic dialogue at the foreign minister level. Economic, commercial, and investment cooperation were also discussed. The ministers considered arrangements for Cairo to host the “Egypt Economic Future Forum” this year, in cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce. The forum aims to significantly increase trade and U.S. investment in Egypt.
The ministers also discussed regional developments in Syria, Libya, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea.
The talks addressed recent developments in Sudan. Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s support for Sudanese state institutions and called for a ceasefire, respecting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan. The situation in Syria was also discussed. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for the Syrian people, emphasising the need to respect Syria’s unity and integrity and start a political process inclusive of all segments of Syrian society, enabling Syria to contribute to regional stability.
The ministers discussed Egyptian water security, with Abdelatty underscoring Egypt’s firm position on the need for a legally binding agreement on the operation of the dam, respecting the rights of downstream countries and achieving mutual benefits for all parties.
Views were exchanged on other issues, including developments in Lebanon, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and maritime security in the Red Sea. Both sides agreed on the need for continued consultation and coordination between Egypt and the United States.
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