Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's focus on promoting peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and acceptance of religious and cultural diversity as essential to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the US-based Churches for Middle East Peace, led by Executive Director Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon. The meeting was part of Egypt's efforts to engage in dialogue with international religious and civil society organizations focused on peace and coexistence in the region.
The foreign minister highlighted the need for increased dialogue and understanding, calling for the rejection of hatred, incitement, and violence. He also reiterated Egypt's opposition to Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, emphasizing that such actions heighten tensions and instability across the region.
Abdelatty condemned attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, noting that ongoing violations of international humanitarian law contradict basic humanitarian principles, fuel hostility, and undermine prospects for peace and coexistence among the region's peoples.
He affirmed Egypt's commitment to US President Donald Trump's plan as the primary existing framework to end the conflict and achieve regional peace and stability. Abdelatty urged the implementation of agreed commitments under the plan to consolidate the ceasefire, ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and create a political pathway toward establishing a Palestinian state.
The minister underlined the importance of maintaining peaceful coexistence, respect for others, and acceptance of religious and cultural diversity as central to securing lasting stability in the region. Meanwhile, members of the Churches for Middle East Peace delegation commended Egypt's role in reducing regional tensions and seeking political solutions to Middle East conflicts.