Foreign Minister: Egypt and Russia Agree on the Palestinian People's Right to Self-Determination
Egypt and Russia affirm the Palestinian people's right to self-determination during a joint press conference in Cairo.
SUMMARY
The Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Russia emphasized during a joint press conference in Cairo the necessity of the two-state solution and the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. They also discussed enhancing strategic cooperation between the two countries and addressed issues concerning Libya and Yemen.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Egypt and Russia agree that the situation in the Palestinian territories cannot continue and affirm the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.
- Strengthening strategic relations between Egypt and Russia and confirming trilateral cooperation with Africa.
- Discussing the situation in Libya and rejecting foreign interventions.
- Emphasizing the necessity of implementing the two-state solution to ensure peace in the region.
- Discussing enhancing supply chains between Egypt and Russia and coordinating political consultations.
- Continuing contacts with Yemeni parties to enhance stability and launching a comprehensive political solution in Libya.
CORE SUBJECT
Egypt-Russia relations and the Palestinian people's right
Dr. Badr Abdel-Aati, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, stated that he agreed with his Russian counterpart that the situation in the Palestinian territories cannot continue in this manner under any circumstances, and both affirmed the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.
This came during a joint press conference with Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, today Friday at the Tahrir Palace in Cairo.
Abdel-Aati confirmed that relations between Egypt and Russia have witnessed a noticeable upward trajectory in recent years, extending to the level of a strategic partnership with clear frameworks on the ground.
At the beginning of the press conference, Abdel-Aati welcomed his Russian counterpart during his current visit to Egypt, expressing Egypt's appreciation for the historic and distinguished relations between the two countries, which are based on solid foundations.
He praised the convening of the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, emphasizing the keenness to host it in Cairo today and tomorrow, in a way that contributes to strengthening trilateral cooperation between Egypt, Russia, and Africa.
He announced that Minister Lavrov will be honored tomorrow with a reception by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, noting that all ministers participating in the conference will meet with the president.
The Foreign Minister added: We discussed the situation in Libya and stressed the necessity of rejecting foreign interventions in Libyan affairs.
For his part, Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, said: "We emphasize the necessity of implementing the two-state solution to ensure peace in the region."
He explained that Presidents Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Vladimir Putin discussed ways to enhance supply chains between the two countries, and we are following up on the implementation of these directives, pointing to discussions on coordinating political consultations on various issues of common interest.
He continued: "We continue our contacts with Yemeni parties to ensure the enhancement of stability in Yemen, and the crisis in Libya requires further efforts, and it is necessary to launch a comprehensive political solution as soon as possible."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 7
Badr Abdel-Aati
👤 Person_MaleMinister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs in Egypt
Sergey Lavrov
👤 Person_MaleRussian Foreign Minister
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
👤 Person_MalePresident of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Vladimir Putin
👤 Person_MalePresident of Russia
Egypt
📍 Location_CountryCountry in North Africa
Russia
📍 Location_CountryCountry in Europe and Asia
Tahrir Palace
📍 Location_CityVenue of the press conference in Cairo
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"We emphasize the necessity of implementing the two-state solution to ensure peace in the region."
Context: Statement during the joint press conference in Cairo
"We continue our contacts with Yemeni parties to ensure the enhancement of stability in Yemen, and the crisis in Libya requires further efforts, and it is necessary to launch a comprehensive political solution as soon as possible."
Context: Statement during the joint press conference in Cairo