Egypt and Slovenia Coordinate to Enhance Humanitarian Aid Access for Palestine

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On Tuesday, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, engaged in a phone call with Tanja Fajon, Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs. The discussion centered on ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two friendly nations and share perspectives on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Minister Abdel Aty extended his congratulations to his Slovenian counterpart on assuming office, expressing eagerness to continue collaborative efforts to enhance bilateral relations across various fields including politics, economics, trade, and investment.

He also welcomed the outcomes of the second session of the Egyptian-Slovenian Joint Economic Committee, held in Ljubljana in 2024 under the leadership of both foreign ministers. He expressed hope to host the third session of the committee in Cairo later this year to further boost economic and trade cooperation.

In discussing economic collaboration, Minister Abdel Aty highlighted opportunities to increase Egyptian exports to European Union markets through Slovenia. He proposed establishing a maritime transport line to facilitate access for Egyptian goods into European markets. The ministers also explored expanding cooperation in the ports sector beyond the existing collaboration between Koper Port and Alexandria to include other Egyptian ports such as Sokhna and Damietta.

The conversation included an exchange of views on developments in the region, particularly the Palestinian issue. Minister Abdel Aty emphasized the importance of implementing the initial phase of President Trump’s plan, which ensures sustainable access to humanitarian aid while supporting early recovery efforts and rehabilitating infrastructure and essential services. He reiterated the necessity of advancing towards a two-state solution that guarantees an independent Palestinian state based on borders established before June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant international resolutions.

The Slovenian Foreign Minister expressed appreciation for the noticeable development in bilateral relations between the two countries and affirmed Slovenia’s commitment to further enhancing cooperative frameworks across various domains.

He also pointed out the importance of elevating economic cooperation levels to reflect the depth and evolution of bilateral ties, particularly in maritime transport and ports, as well as enhancing air connectivity and flight exchanges between Egypt and Slovenia.