FM: Cairo Summit Blocks Gaza Displacement, Gains Global Support

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Badr Abdelatty, announced that the extraordinary Arab Summit hosted in Cairo last Tuesday was successful by all measures and effectively put an end to plans for the displacement of Gaza's residents.

In statements to Nile News TV Channel, Abdelatty said that Egypt’s proposed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza has now become both an Arab and Islamic initiative after being approved by the summit, as well as by the emergency ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah.

He further stated that Egypt has engaged with China, Russia, and Japan, all of whom support the Egyptian plan. Additionally,

FM pointed out that both the European Union and the African Union back the initiative and are committed to its implementation.

Moreover, Abdelatty also emphasized that Egypt remains in constant communication with the U.S. administration and the American President’s envoy to the Middle East regarding the Egyptian-Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction.

When asked about the U.S. response to the plan, FM noted that initial American reactions were not negative.

He also explained that he had spoken with the U.S. envoy, who confirmed that Washington had carefully reviewed the plan.

According to Abdelatty, the envoy’s remarks were generally positive, and efforts will continue to build upon this foundation.

Looking ahead, FM expressed hope for further discussions with the U.S. next week to examine all aspects of the plan.

He also highlighted the importance of coordinating with Washington to ensure the plan’s feasibility and implementation on the ground. Furthermore, Egypt has requested a broader involvement of American companies in executing the reconstruction efforts.

Concluding his remarks, Abdelatty confirmed that work is already underway to implement the summit’s resolutions.

In this regard, Cairo will host a conference next month dedicated to Gaza’s reconstruction, with participation from global donors, including the United Nations and the World Bank.