Egypt Urges Japan to Support Sustainable Aid Access for Gaza and Reconstruction

Egypt and Japan Foreign Ministers.

On Thursday, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan’s Foreign Minister, as part of the third round of the Egyptian-Japanese strategic dialogue aimed at exchanging views on various regional and international issues of mutual interest.

According to Ambassador Tamer Khalaf, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers discussed developments in regional situations. Minister Abdel Aty outlined the determinants of Egyptian foreign policy and Egypt’s efforts to support regional security and stability while addressing crises through political and diplomatic solutions.

The ministers exchanged views on the trajectory of U.S.-Iran negotiations and the rapidly evolving developments in the region. Minister Abdel Aty emphasized ongoing efforts to reach understandings that bolster regional stability, highlighting the importance of reducing tensions and avoiding escalation risks to maintain security in the area.

Regarding the Palestinian issue, Minister Abdel Aty stressed the necessity of ensuring sustainable access to humanitarian aid while supporting early recovery and reconstruction efforts. He underscored the need for enabling the national committee responsible for Gaza to commence its work in the region, reiterating Egypt’s firm rejection of ongoing Israeli violations in the West Bank and actions that undermine opportunities for achieving security and stability.

The discussions also covered developments in Sudan, where Minister Abdel Aty reviewed Egypt’s efforts to support a political settlement while maintaining Sudan’s unity and national institutions. He emphasized the importance of reaching a comprehensive ceasefire and facilitating humanitarian aid access while rejecting any steps that could undermine Sudanese state unity or create parallel entities.

The two sides also addressed updates concerning the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region, where Minister Abdel Aty reiterated the importance of preserving Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity while opposing any actions or arrangements that could threaten Somali statehood or violate international law principles.

Concerning water security, Minister Abdel Aty highlighted the importance of cooperation and integration while rejecting unilateral actions regarding transboundary rivers such as the Nile River to achieve mutual benefits according to international law.