Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham. Photo by Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Abdelatty made these remarks during his meeting with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington, DC, during which they discussed the latest developments in the Middle East.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Abdelatty also underscored the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution, which would foster regional security and stability.
He reviewed Cairo’s recent efforts to implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement in its three phases and secure the prisoner-captive exchange.
Abdelatty also highlighted Egypt’s ongoing efforts to ensure and intensify the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, which is experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Furthermore, he stressed the importance of initiating early recovery and reconstruction projects in the devastated strip.
For his part, Graham expressed gratitude for President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s significant role in promoting regional security and stability.
FM Abdelatty also thanked Graham for supporting the Egypt-US strategic partnership, emphasizing its role in achieving both countries' common interests.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening this partnership, stressing the importance of continued coordination and consultation between their nations.
Meeting other US officials
Egypt's top diplomat also met with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the US National Security Council Eric Trager.
During the meeting, which focused on the latest regional developments, Abdelatty stressed the need for continued coordination between Egypt and the US to achieve a “just and lasting peace” in the Middle East.
Additionally, he asserted Egypt’s commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the 4 June 1967 borders, as a path to long-term stability in the region.
Abdelatty also met separately with Democratic Senators Chris Van Hollen and Brian Schatz, Republican Senator Susan Collins, and Republican representatives Mario Diaz-Balart and Brian Mast.
During a separate meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to coordinating with the US administration to achieve regional peace that guarantees Palestinians' rights.
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