According to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, developments in the occupied Palestinian territories topped the agenda of the meeting.
During the meeting, both ministers called for an immediate ceasefire and stressed the urgent need to allow humanitarian, relief, and medical aid into the besieged Gaza Strip without conditions.
They condemned Israeli military assaults and the expansion of operations, rejecting policies of forced displacement, starvation, and settlement expansion.
They noted that these practices violate international law, exacerbate human suffering, and undermine prospects for peace.
Moreover, Abdelatty and Safadi urged the international community — particularly influential states and partners — to take action to halt the violence and address the root causes of the conflict.
They emphasized that stability in the Middle East will remain out of reach as long as Israel continues its actions in the West Bank and Gaza.
The two ministers reiterated that lasting peace requires establishing an independent Palestinian state within the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
They affirmed that Egypt and Jordan will continue working together to push for international recognition of a Palestinian state and defend the rights of the Palestinian people.
Egypt-Jordan ties
Abdelatty and Safadi expressed pride in the deep strategic ties between Egypt and Jordan.
They also highlighted their shared commitment to building on the results of the latest session of the Joint Higher Committee, focusing particularly on expanding cooperation in energy, trade, and investment.
They stressed that such collaboration will benefit both peoples and strengthen regional stability.
The Egypt-Jordan Joint Higher Committee, founded in 1985, is the longest‑running bilateral forum between Arab countries. Its 33rd session, held in Amman in August, produced 10 new agreements in areas such as investment, cultural heritage protection, youth cooperation, and government procurement.
At the preparatory level, officials noted a 33 percent increase in trade volume — rising above $1 billion in 2024 — alongside growing cooperation in energy, transport, health, small and medium-sized enterprises, and irrigation projects.
The Bled Strategic Forum, launched in 2006, has evolved into a premier international platform for discussing global challenges and strategies for a more stable and sustainable world.
This year’s forum — the 20th edition — is being held on 1-2 September, bringing together more than 2,000 participants from over 50 countries, including world leaders, policymakers, and international experts.
Abdelatty’s programme at the forum also includes taking part in a panel titled “Reviving Leadership and Multilateralism in an Era of Fragmented Conflicts” and holding high-level talks with senior Slovenian officials, EU representatives, and other foreign ministers.
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