During a phone call with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel, Abdelatty stressed Egypt's priority of consolidating the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and ensuring the implementation of its three-phase timeline.
Furthermore, the Egyptian FM emphasized that the "next day" plan in Gaza must be within the framework of the unity of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, including the return of the Palestinian Authority to the Strip.
He also underlined the necessity of ensuring that Palestinian residents remain in Gaza during the early recovery and reconstruction phase.
In addition, Abdelatty reaffirmed the need for the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights, including self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Egyptian-Portuguese ties
During the call, both ministers also addressed ways to enhance relations between the two countries, where Abdelatty expressed appreciation for Portugal's support for Egypt within the European Union (EU).
The Egyptian FM said he looked forward to Portugal's support to the Egypt-EU strategic and comprehensive partnership, including disbursing the €4 billion second tranche of the EU's financial package to Egypt.
He also affirmed Cairo's commitment to promoting bilateral political, economic, and cultural ties with Lisbon, noting that 25 February marks the 50th anniversary of the two nations' resumption of diplomatic relations.
Additionally, the call touched on the upcoming joint committee session between both countries. In this respect, Abdelatty stressed Egypt's interest in advancing trade relations and attracting foreign investments.
Short link: