Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, held a telephone conversation with his Dutch counterpart, David van Wiel, during which they discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and ways to support regional security and stability.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement detailing the ministers' review of the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, which included an agreement to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Minister Abdelatty emphasized the importance of adhering to the agreement's text and implementing its provisions, noting that this is crucial for achieving security and stability in the region and alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The statement highlighted that Minister Abdelatty addressed preparations for the upcoming International Conference for Early Recovery and Reconstruction in Gaza, scheduled to be held in Egypt in November. He highlighted the necessity of active international participation to support early recovery and reconstruction plans for Gaza, aligning with the Arab-Islamic Plan for Early Recovery and Reconstruction and U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East Peace Plan, to preserve the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
Abdelatty also stressed the urgent need for coordinated European and international efforts to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza residents, given the dire humanitarian situation.
The Dutch Foreign Minister expressed the Netherlands' commitment to coordinating with Egypt on Gaza's early recovery and reconstruction. He also confirmed the Netherlands' intention to participate in the forthcoming international reconstruction conference.