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In his speech during the celebration marking King Charles's birthday in his Cairo residence, the Ambassador stated that Egypt and the United Kingdom share a historic relationship and that there are vast opportunities to strengthen it in the future, Youm7 reported on Wednesday.
The two leaders emphasized the need to build on the resolution to solidify the ceasefire, ensure the flow of humanitarian aid, and lay the groundwork for the swift start of reconstruction efforts.
"Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly - as prime minister of this great country - that the United Kingdom formally recognises the state of Palestine," Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in a video statement, according to BBC.
The UK government described this commitment as “a significant milestone,” allowing both the Egyptian and British governments to strengthen their collaboration in key priority areas.
Sisi emphasized the priority to provide humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza, alleviate their suffering, and advance the political process based on a two-state solution
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed the agreement reached at the 2022 United Nations climate change summit (COP27) in Egypt.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting on Monday with Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) held in Sharm El-Sheikh city from 6 to 18 November.
