Abdelatty told reporters that discussions are centred on securing the full and unconditional flow of aid through United Nations (UN) channels, preventing the displacement of Palestinians, and establishing a mechanism that guarantees security for all sides, including a complete Israeli withdrawal from the territory.
The Egyptian minister said the talks also seek to revive a path toward a lasting political settlement based on the two-state solution, unifying the West Bank and Gaza under the Palestinian Authority (PA), and establishing an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.
Negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh
Palestinian and Israeli delegations have been holding indirect negotiations in the Red Sea resort since Monday, working on the first stage of a roadmap that would see the release of captives and prisoners and the redeployment of Israeli forces.
Egypt, a key mediator alongside Qatar and the United States, has been pushing for an agreement that could halt the nearly two-year-old war, which has devastated Gaza and triggered a regional crisis.
Abdelatty said Cairo is “making significant efforts” to end the fighting and welcomed what he described as “constructive elements” in the new US plan, proposed by President Donald Trump. He also reiterated Egypt’s rejection of any Israeli annexation of West Bank land or displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
US proposal and European backing
The foreign minister stated that the American plan could serve as a foundation for a broader regional peace process, noting that Egypt is coordinating with international partners, including Slovenia and the European Union (EU), to build upon it.
His comments were made during a joint press conference in Cairo with Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, who stated that her country supports international efforts, including Trump’s proposal and UN-led initiatives, to secure humanitarian access and the release of civilians.
“Today marks two years since 7 October,” Fajon said. “And Gaza now lies in complete devastation. What is happening there is inhuman.”
She reaffirmed Slovenia’s opposition to the annexation of Palestinian land and its backing for the recognition of the State of Palestine, as well as humanitarian aid for injured Palestinian children.
Broader cooperation
Abdelatty and Fajon also discussed convening an international conference for Gaza’s early recovery and reconstruction, alongside plans to strengthen cooperation on regional crises in Sudan, Libya, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
The ministers said they aim to deepen economic and political ties between their countries, including investment opportunities in infrastructure, clean energy, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).
According to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the two sides also explored new trilateral frameworks linking Africa and Central Europe, with Egypt acting as a gateway to the continent and Slovenia serving as a Mediterranean hub through the Port of Koper.
Abdelatty said the initiative could help drive joint projects in agriculture, water management and transport, creating new trade corridors between Africa and Europe.
Fajon described Egypt and Slovenia as “long-standing partners,” saying the upcoming session of the Joint Cooperation Committee in Cairo would expand collaboration in tourism, education, and scientific research.
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