CAIRO, Dec 21 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt is fully involved in ongoing talks with partners and friendly countries on the second phase of Gaza peace plan.
Abdelatty made the remarks in response to a question from the Middle East News Agency (MENA) on Egypt’s strenuous efforts to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire agreement and begin the second phase of a US peace plan.
The top Egyptian diplomat was speaking during a joint press conference with South Sudan’s Foreign Minister Semaya Kumba in Cairo on Sunday.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, as it includes a number of highly significant points, foremost among them is Israel’s withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave.
He also stated this phase covers issues related to surrendering weapons, the deployment of an international force, and the establishment of a Peace Council, in addition to the formation of an interim Palestinian technocratic committee to run Gaza, alongside training Palestinian police forces that would be responsible for law enforcement and ensuring security and stability in the enclave.
The foreign minister added that contacts are ongoing, pointing to a recent meeting held in Miami between the mediators from Egypt and Qatar, as well as Turkey and the United States.
He noted that Israeli attacks are occurring on a daily basis, making the deployment of an international force essential to identify those responsible for violations and bring them to an end.
The foreign minister expressed hope for taking action in the coming period to begin the practical implementation of the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.
Abdelatty also voiced deep concern over the developments in the West Bank, citing illegal measures announced by the Israeli government that constitute serious violations of international law.
He also pointed to the acts of intimidation committed by Israeli settlers against innocent civilians in the West Bank. (MENA)
