Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Dr. Badr Abdelati reaffirmed, on Wednesday, his country's support for the rights of the Palestinians, rejecting any displacement or transfer outside their lands.
According to Kuwait News Agency, this statement was made during a meeting between Minister Abdelati and a Palestinian delegation led by the Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hussein Al-Sheikh, and the Palestinian President's Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs, Dr. Majdi Al-Khalidi. The official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Ambassador Tamim Khilaf, shared details of the meeting.
Minister Abdelati emphasized the importance of reaching a permanent and just solution to the Palestinian issue through the two-state solution. He advocated for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The minister also discussed Egypt's efforts to implement the terms of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, highlighting the continued efforts to consolidate the agreement and ensure compliance with its terms.
He reiterated the unity of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, affirming Egypt's support for the Palestinian government and its reform plans. Minister Abdelati stressed the importance of empowering the Palestinian Authority both politically and economically.