CAIRO – 28 September 2020: Egypt’s Minister of Foreign affairs Sameh Shoukry reaffirmed, Monday Egypt's firm stance regarding the Palestinian cause.
He explained during meeting with Secretary General of Fatah's Central Committee (FCC), Jibril Rajoub and, Rawhi Fattouh, Fatah's senior official that Egypt support the Palestinians legitimate rights of establishment an independent Palestinian state on the borders agreed in June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international legitimacy decisions.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Hafez said in a statement that Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s support for all efforts aimed at achieving stability, peace and security for Palestinians.
For their part, the Palestinian officials conveyed the appreciation of the Palestinian side for the continued Egyptian support for Palestinian rights.
Hafez clarified that they have informed Shoukry with the latest updates related to the Palestinian issue. They also emphasized the centrality of Egypt’s role in bridging the Palestinian rift and achieving the desired reconciliation.
Fatah movement spokesman, Hussein Hamayel, said Sunday, that "Egypt has played a pivotal role for the Palestinian cause, and it has blessed the Palestinian moves towards reconciliation since its inception."
Egypt has always been prioritizing the Palestinian file in all its foreign discussions and communications. Several initiatives have been led by Egypt to reach a reconciliation and cease-fires between the Palestinian and Israeli parties.
Several medical convoys have been sent by Egypt to Palestine permanently, including the latest aid trucks sent i May to face the effects and consequences of the Coronavirus.
In statements, Palestine's ambassador to Egypt Diab al-Louh thanked President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian people for sending tens of tons of medical aid and disinfectants to Palestine to confront the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The ambassador said that this step comes as an affirmation of the distinguished relations between the two countries as well as Egypt's standing with the Palestinian people in all adversity.
Last June, During a phone call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi; Shoukry affirmed the importance of continuing to push ahead with efforts aimed at resuming the peace process within the framework of the principle of the two-state solution, and via the international community's solidarity for encouraging action in order to create the conducive environment for this end, and setting prospects towards the just and comprehensive settlement; while stressing rejection of any unilateral Israeli measures to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territories as this constitutes a violation of international law and international legitimacy resolutions, and due to its dire consequences for any hope of reaching the desired peace, stability and security in the region.
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