FM Meets Ban Ki-moon to Discuss UN Reform, Gaza Crisis

Abdelatty and Ban Ki-moon

Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, received former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday.

Abdelatty praised Ban Ki-moon’s efforts during his leadership of the United Nations, as well as his current contributions to international discourse and his dedication to promoting peace, justice, and environmental protection through his membership in “The Elders.”

Moreover, FM emphasized that Egypt consistently works to uphold and stabilize the multilateral international system and supports its role in confronting the world’s interlinked global challenges.

He also stressed the importance of cooperation as a vital means to promote both regional and international stability and development, especially amid unprecedented geopolitical and economic developments around the world.

In this context, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast commitment to the core principles of the UN Charter since joining the organization.

He noted that Egypt’s foreign policy has been grounded in these principles and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the United Nations’ central role in maintaining international peace and security and promoting sustainable development for all nations.

Furthermore, FM outlined Egypt’s position regarding the evolving situation in Gaza, highlighting Cairo’s intensive efforts to achieve a ceasefire.

He also addressed the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the strip caused by Israel’s blatant violations of international law and international humanitarian law.

In addition, he reaffirmed that Egypt will continue its efforts, alongside the United States and Qatar, to achieve a ceasefire, ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and support the political horizon for a two-state solution.

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