Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. Photo: Al-Ahram
The statement noted that Egypt has closely followed the consultations in Saudi Arabia to reach an understanding that would end this war.
“For decades, Egypt has consistently emphasized the need to resolve conflicts through peaceful means, per the United Nations Charter and international law, which serve as the fundamental pillars of the global order and international relations,” the statement said, adding that Egypt firmly believes that addressing the root causes of conflicts through diplomacy is the only path to restoring security, stability, and peace.
Furthermore, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated that Egypt has actively participated in Arab and African initiatives and the Friends of Peace initiative, and it supports all efforts to end the Ukrainian-Russian crisis.
“Cairo reaffirms the importance of political solutions as the cornerstone of international conflict resolution, a stance reflected in Egypt’s engagement in various peace initiatives,” the statement said. It added that President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi also underscored this approach in November 2022, calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in light of its severe humanitarian, economic, and security repercussions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday that Ukraine had agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States, following crucial peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.
“Current global efforts, including the US administration’s calls to end wars and conflicts—particularly in the Middle East—offer a glimmer of hope for resolving military confrontations worldwide,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. The ministry added that achieving fair political settlements with a broad international consensus that considers the interests of all parties remains essential, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue and Middle East conflicts.
Humanity has long suffered from the devastation of wars and conflicts, the Foreign Ministry emphasized.
“It is time to demonstrate to the world’s nations that we can truly live in a world governed by the values of civilization, tolerance, understanding, and justice,” it added.
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