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Egyptian President Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Cause
21 October 2023
EIRNS)—The Cairo Peace Summit convened in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital this morning. According to Egypt’s Al Ahram newspaper, the summit was to bring together leaders from over a dozen Arab and Western nations, along with high-level representatives from the European Union. The Summit was set to address de-escalating the war in Gaza, pursue a ceasefire, and seek a resolution to the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict via the two-state solution. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi delivered what Al Ahram described as an “impassioned address,” in which he reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for the Palestinian Cause, and suggested a roadmap to end the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive the path of peace. “Where are the values of human civilization that we have built over long millennia and decades? Where is equality of human souls without discrimination or segregation or double standards?” he asked. The Egyptian President reiterated that Cairo categorically rejects the displacement of Palestinians from their land under any circumstances. He stressed that “the liquidation of the Palestinian cause without a just solution is beyond the realm of possibility, and in all cases, it will never happen at the expense of Egypt.” “The only solution for the Palestinian Cause is the achievement of justice through a fair and equitable resolution that upholds the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people,” El-Sisi said. Discussions on reviving the peace process, El-Sisi said, “should commence to implement the two-state solution and establish an independent Palestinian State, living alongside Israel based on international legitimacy resolutions.” He added that this plan should occur concurrently with efforts to strengthen the Palestinian Authority to fully assume its duties in the Palestinian territories. Arab leaders who are confirmed to attend are Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed. European leaders who are confirmed to attend are Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis; Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiades; German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock; British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly; and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa are also confirmed to attend the summit. President of the European Council Charles Michel and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell are also confirmed. [cjo]
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