Speaking at a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Tuesday, Abdelatty said settler violence forms part of a broader pattern of destabilization in the West Bank and that the humanitarian and security environment remains “extremely dangerous.”
On Gaza, he expressed hope that larger and more consistent quantities of humanitarian aid would be allowed into the enclave to address urgent needs.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire, moving into the second phase of the Trump plan, and beginning early recovery and reconstruction.
He welcomed the recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Gaza and underlined the need for its immediate implementation, including the establishment of three transitional mechanisms: a Board of Peace, an International Stabilization Force (ISF), and a Palestinian Administrative Committee to run the Strip.
Their mandates are due to end in December 2027, he said.
He reiterated that a comprehensive political settlement in line with international legitimacy is the only path to lasting regional stability, and reaffirmed Egypt’s insistence on maintaining the unity of Palestinian territories—particularly the territorial linkage between the West Bank and Gaza—and achieving an independent Palestinian state.
The Gaza Early Recovery and Reconstruction Conference
Abdelatty said Germany plays an important role in advancing the US-European proposal for the agreement’s implementation across all phases. He confirmed that preparations are underway for a Gaza Early Recovery and Reconstruction Conference, with Germany expected to be a key participating and co-organizing country.
Egypt, he said, is coordinating intensively with regional and international partners, recalling the Arab–Islamic plan adopted at the 4 March emergency summit in Cairo, which he described as transparent, consensual, and ready for execution.
Consultations with the United States are underway to agree on a date so the conference can be co-chaired by Egypt and the US, he added, noting that reconstruction is an integral component of the Trump plan.
Abdelatty also said Egypt is coordinating closely with the European Union (EU), including Germany, particularly on supporting and training the Palestinian police to prevent a security vacuum in Gaza. A police force already exists inside the Strip and can be deployed immediately, alongside personnel currently being trained in Egypt, he noted.
Sudan
Regarding Sudan, Abdelatty underscored the urgent need for a humanitarian truce leading to a permanent ceasefire and called for a comprehensive, Sudanese-owned political process that excludes no one. He said Egypt and Germany agree on preserving Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, rejecting any partition, and supporting national state institutions.
He condemned the killings that occurred during the fall of El-Fashir and called for safe havens for civilians and unhindered humanitarian access. He said Egypt’s position within the International Quartet on Sudan is clear, pointing to the Quartet’s 12 September statement outlining a roadmap for a ceasefire and a fully Sudanese-owned political process.
He said he hopes these ideas will soon translate into concrete steps.
Ethiopia
Addressing Egypt’s water security, Abdelatty reiterated Cairo’s firm position on the Ethiopian dam and warned against Ethiopia’s unilateral actions, saying they pose an imminent threat to Egypt’s water interests and national security and risk destabilizing the African continent.
In late November, Egypt issued an urgent statement, warning that Ethiopia’s continued unilateral and unregulated operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has caused sharp fluctuations in water flows on the Blue Nile, prompting Egypt to open the Toshka spillway to safely absorb unexpected surges.
Ethiopia has continued releasing large, uncoordinated volumes of water from the GERD, causing unprecedented volatility in downstream flows, the ministry said.
Minister of Irrigation Hani Sewilam told the media last week that the statement was a message to the world about the Ethiopian approach to operating the dam. It was also a reassurance to Egyptians that the ministry is closely monitoring developments and that Egypt’s water-management system is ready to deal with all scenarios, he said.
Regional files and bilateral relations
He said his talks with Wadephul also covered developments in Syria and Lebanon—where he stressed the need to halt Israeli violations of UNSC resolution 1701—as well as Libya, with both sides agreeing on the importance of holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.
They also discussed the Red Sea, the Sahel, and the Horn of Africa, which he described as critical regions for addressing irregular migration and counter-terrorism. The Iranian nuclear issue and the Ukraine crisis were also reviewed, with Abdelatty stressing that both require political, not military, solutions.
Turning to bilateral relations, Abdelatty said Egypt and Germany are committed to deepening political consultation. He announced the signing of a joint declaration launching a ministerial political consultation mechanism, describing it as an important step toward upgrading ties to a strategic partnership.
He said Egypt is ready to convene the Joint Economic Committee in the spring and welcomed Germany’s proposal to host a business forum on its sidelines to expand private-sector cooperation. He also welcomed the Egyptian–German development cooperation consultations held on 17 November.
Abdelatty said Egypt remains a secure market for German investment and supports German companies, particularly those expanding across Africa. He highlighted Egypt’s advantages, including skilled labour, a strategic geographic position, and membership in numerous free-trade agreements.
He added that Cairo seeks to benefit from German expertise in manufacturing and renewable and clean energy, while attracting more German investment in industrial localization.
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