Egypt, Russia reject Israeli plans to carry out a military operation in Rafah

Egypt's ambassador to Moscow  Nazih Al-Najari met Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, and President Putin's envoy to the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian Embassy in Moscow.

Within the framework of coordination between Cairo and Moscow on developments in the situation in the Palestinian territories, the Egyptian Ambassador and Ambassador Bogdanov agreed on the necessity of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, stressing the extreme danger of the continuation of this situation, especially on the humanitarian level and the continued unprecedented suffering of the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Ambassador Nazih Al-Najari also confirmed Egypt’s rejection of any operation targeting the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip because this could lead to a further threat to the stability of the region, in addition to the intentions it reflects to displace the Palestinians from their lands on which international law guarantees the establishment of their independent state.

The Egyptian Ambassador and Ambassador Bogdanov agreed on the necessity of exerting all efforts to prevent further aggravation of the situation, and to contribute to preparing the atmosphere for the resumption of the peace process leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, in accordance with the decisions of international legitimacy, as it is the only way to guarantee the long-term stability and coexistence in the region.