CAIRO, March 1, 2025 (WAFA) – Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Mustafa met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mostafa Madbouly, in Cairo on Saturday to review the early recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza, which will be presented at the upcoming Arab Summit.

During the meeting at the Egyptian Cabinet headquarters, Mustafa emphasized that the joint reconstruction plan with Egypt ensures that Gaza's people will not be displaced, affirming that the plan is ready for implementation. 

He also underscored the urgent situation in the northern West Bank, stressing that it is as critical as the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Mustafa reiterated the necessity of ending the Israeli occupation and achieving Palestinian statehood.

He expressed deep appreciation for Egypt’s continued support of the Palestinian people, commending Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s efforts in backing Palestinian rights and the reconstruction of Gaza. Mustafa also acknowledged the contributions of various Egyptian institutions in aiding Palestine.

Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights, particularly the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Madbouly underscored Egypt’s commitment to the Palestinian cause, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advance the ceasefire agreement in all its phases and to achieve the reconstruction of Gaza.

The meeting was attended by Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wael Zaqout, Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt Diab Al-Louh, and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty.

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