Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, on Friday held talks with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on key regional and international developments, alongside the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, and Qatar.
The discussions took place during a working lunch hosted by the Slovenian prime minister on the sidelines of Abdelatty’s visit to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. Also attending were Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud; Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi; Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani; and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.
According to official statements, the meeting focused on an exchange of views regarding the most pressing regional and international issues, with the Palestinian cause at the forefront of the discussions. Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s appreciation for Slovenia’s supportive positions on the Palestinian issue, including Ljubljana’s recognition of the State of Palestine, its voting record in favor of relevant United Nations resolutions, and its backing of efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire and ending the war in the Gaza Strip.
The Egyptian foreign minister outlined Cairo’s diplomatic efforts since the outbreak of the conflict to achieve a ceasefire, ensure the flow of humanitarian aid, and prevent the forced displacement of Palestinians. He also welcomed the U.S. president’s plan aimed at ending the war, describing it as a step toward restoring stability.
Abdelatty noted Egypt’s support for the launch of the second phase of the peace plan, including the establishment of a national committee to administer Gaza. He stressed the importance of empowering the committee to carry out its responsibilities inside the territory without obstruction.
The minister further underscored Egypt’s backing for the deployment of an international stabilization force to monitor compliance with the ceasefire agreement, guarantee the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian assistance, and accelerate early recovery and reconstruction efforts. He also reiterated Egypt’s support for initiatives to train the Palestinian police.
Warning of the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank, Abdelatty highlighted the dangers posed by settlement expansion and escalating tensions. He emphasized the necessity of supporting the Palestinian Authority and advancing a just and comprehensive settlement leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The meeting reflects growing diplomatic engagement between Arab states and European partners as efforts intensify to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East and revive a credible political process toward lasting peace.
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