Egypt FM discusses situation in Gaza with the strip’s UN coordinator on humanitarian crisis

Ahram Online , Tuesday 14 Jan 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed Tuesday in a phone call with the UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag the ongoing developments in Gaza and strategies to address the severe humanitarian crisis in the territory.

Badr Abdelatty
Combined images of(From L to R) Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and UN Senior Coordinator for Humanitarian and Reconstruction Affairs in Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

 

According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s commitment to continued consultations with Kaag.

 This includes ensuring the swift, secure, and sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as mandated by UN Security Council Resolution 2720.

He highlighted the critical need to address the worsening humanitarian disaster in the region, exacerbated by winter conditions and the continued risks of epidemics and famine.

The minister reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast stance on the necessity of reaching a ceasefire agreement, guaranteeing safe and sustained access to humanitarian aid through all border crossings, and returning the Palestinian Authority to assume its responsibilities in Gaza.

Abdelatty called on Israel to fulfil its obligations as an occupying power by addressing the catastrophic humanitarian situation and withdrawing from the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing to facilitate the flow of aid.

He also stressed the vital role of UNRWA in continuing its indispensable operations.

The minister also underscored the importance of implementing the financial commitments made during the Cairo Ministerial Conference to bolster humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

He also welcomed the UN official’s insights and evaluation of the latest developments concerning the humanitarian crisis in the strip.

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