Egypt's top diplomat arrived in Beirut earlier on Wednesday to deliver a new shipment of humanitarian aid and arrange the repatriation of Egyptian citizens living in Lebanon.

In a press conference after his meeting with Berry, Abdelatty said they also discussed Lebanon's internal displacement crisis and stressed the need to maintain its stability.

Moreover, he pointed out the importance of electing a consensual president to resolve Lebanon's presidential vacancy without external interference.

"We reject making the election of a president a condition for a ceasefire," he added.

The foreign minister also noted that his visit to Lebanon conveys a message of solidarity and support from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the Lebanese people.

Furthermore, he highlighted the Lebanese army's critical role in preserving the state's integrity, reaffirming Egypt's full backing for Lebanese institutions.

Abdelatty also stressed the importance of "the full, non-selective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701" and reiterated Egypt’s political and humanitarian solidarity with Lebanon.

Egypt contacts daily with regional and international stakeholders, especially US officials, to discuss ways to achieve a ceasefire and end the Israeli aggression that threatens Lebanon’s unity and sovereignty, he emphasized.

FM Abdelatty also condemned the continuing Israeli attacks, reiterating Egypt's steadfast commitment to supporting Lebanon during the current crisis.

Abdelatty affirmed that his visit to Beirut was in line with the Egyptian leadership's directives to demonstrate Cairo's full support for Lebanon in the face of Israeli aggression. He further stressed Egypt’s call for respect for Lebanese sovereignty, rejecting any Israeli actions that threaten Lebanon's unity and territorial integrity, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

He condemned the Israeli attack on the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL), describing it as a serious violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and international law.

Egypt’s top diplomat emphasized that Cairo is actively working, both bilaterally and through coordination with the members of the Five-Nation Committee on Lebanon, to address the presidential vacancy crisis.

He further noted that the work of the Five-Nation Group on Lebanon is aimed at facilitating dialogue, bridging gaps between Lebanese factions, and ensuring that Lebanon retains full control over its presidential election process.

In a separate meeting with Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's strong opposition to any attempts to forcibly displace or relocate entire communities in Lebanon.

He highlighted that Egypt fully recognizes the severe humanitarian impact of the conflict, especially on those displaced from areas affected by the aggression, including southern Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.

Abdelatty also underscored Egypt's commitment to continuing the flow of humanitarian aid to Lebanon through the air bridge.

On the presidential vacancy, the Egyptian Foreign Minister emphasized to Jumblatt the need to ensure that no Lebanese faction is excluded or marginalized in the political process.