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Egypt expresses its readiness to host international conference on early recovery, reconstruction in Gaza
29 June 2025 15:37 CAIRO (WAM)Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Sunday emphasised the urgent need to end the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian a meeting with Christophe Bigot, the EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their reviewed Egypt's efforts, in cooperation with Qatar and the US, to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, exchange hostages and prisoners, and ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into the pointed to the gravity of the current situation in the Gaza Strip, in light of the humanitarian catastrophe there and Israel's continued obstruction of humanitarian aid expressed Egypt's readiness to host an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza as soon as a ceasefire agreement is top Egyptian diplomat highlighted the dangerous developments in the West Bank, warning of the serious implications of continued Israeli military operations in West Bank cities and stressed the necessity of stopping the repeated and blatant attacks by Israeli settlers against the said that he is looking forward to hosting the international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue, and the implementation of the two-state solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. He emphasised the importance of expanding international recognition of Palestine, and establishing a Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem (Al Quds) as its capital, considering it the only way to achieve sustainable peace, security, and stability in the region.
Al Etihad
20-05-2025
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EU appoints new Special Representative for Middle East Peace Process
20 May 2025 17:32 BRUSSELS (AGENCIES) The European Council has appointed Christophe Bigot as the new Eropean Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process. In a statement issued in Brussels, the Council said Bigot's mission is to contribute to the EU's goal of achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, based on the two-state solution, with Israel and a democratic, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side within secure and recognised borders, and enjoying normal relations with their neighbours, in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
