Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, received on Saturday German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Ms. Reem Radovan, at the League’s headquarters in Cairo.
The meeting focused on the latest political and humanitarian developments in the Gaza Strip amid continued Israeli military operations.
Zaki emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire as a critical step toward a permanent solution that ensures stability in Gaza.
He reiterated the importance of enabling early recovery initiatives and bolstering international efforts for reconstruction following what he described as widespread destruction caused by the Israeli assault.
He pointed to the Arab Reconstruction Plan for Gaza, adopted by Arab leaders in March, which outlines a comprehensive vision starting with emergency relief and early recovery, and culminating in full reconstruction. The plan, Zaki noted, aims to preserve Palestinian presence on their land and prevent any attempts at forced displacement.
The two also discussed the upcoming Two-State Solution Conference scheduled to take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York at the end of July. Zaki underscored the significance of the event and its symbolic timing, expressing satisfaction that it will be held despite the severe challenges facing the Palestinian cause since October 2023.
He confirmed that the Arab League will actively participate in the conference, co-leading one of its working groups in partnership with the European Union.
Minister Radovan reaffirmed Germany’s interest in contributing to peace and security in Gaza and reiterated her country’s support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan. She stressed Berlin’s commitment to working with regional and international partners to ensure aid is delivered fairly and effectively. The minister also restated Germany’s support for a two-state solution and rejection of any Israeli annexation measures, whether in Gaza or the West Bank.
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