Cairo: Egypt is intensifying its efforts to organize an international conference focused on the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, as announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. The conference, which is set to take place in Cairo, aims to gather regional and international partners to address the urgent needs in Gaza.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty emphasized during a joint press conference with his Maldivian counterpart, Abdulla Khaleel, that Egypt is actively monitoring developments to ensure peace and stability in the region. He highlighted Egypt's pivotal role in hosting the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit and underscored the necessity of continuing negotiations based on President Trump's peace plan following the cessation of hostilities.
Abdelatty stressed the critical need for the unobstructed flow of humanitarian, food, and medical aid into Gaza, where approximately 50,000 Palestinians are injured, many with severe wounds. He noted the importance of deploying field hospitals and mobile clinics to provide essential medical care.
The discussions for organizing the reconstruction conference are ongoing, with potential dates being considered for the third or fourth week of November. The final date will be determined after consultations with all relevant parties, including the US, European partners, and Arab and Islamic nations.
The conference aims to implement the Arab-Islamic plan and President Trump's framework for Gaza's development. Several countries have shown interest in co-sponsoring the event, with an official announcement to follow once a consensus is reached.
The proposed agenda for the conference includes early recovery plans, shelter provisions for displaced Palestinians, and the establishment of essential services such as healthcare, sanitation, and clean water.
Regarding the situation in Sudan, Abdelatty expressed Egypt's deep concern over the ongoing developments. He highlighted Cairo's efforts to mediate a rapid humanitarian truce, leading to a ceasefire and a comprehensive political process driven by the Sudanese.
In response to inquiries about the Quartet's role, comprising Egypt, the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, in Sudan's mediation, Abdelatty revealed that President Abdel Fattah Sisi had extended an invitation to Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, for discussions in Cairo. Egypt remains committed to supporting Sudan's state institutions, particularly the Sudanese Armed Forces.