Abdelatty reaffirmed that the security of the Sultanate of Oman and the Gulf region is an integral part of Egypt’s national security.

The two ministers also discussed the Palestinian cause, which they consider the core of the conflict in the region. Both ministers expressed rejection of all displacement plots and condemned the crimes committed daily against the innocent Palestinian people, who simply aspire to live a dignified life on their homeland.

Abdelatty reiterated condemnation of the brutal aggression on Gaza and the West Bank, stressing rejection and denunciation of Israel’s systematic starvation policy.

He briefed his Omani counterpart about the latest developments regarding Egypt’s ongoing mediation efforts with Qatar and the United States to swiftly reach a ceasefire agreement that would include the release of hostages and help spare further bloodshed of the Palestinian people.

Abdelatty stressed that Israel bears full responsibility for the current situation as the occupying power, emphasizing the critical need for applying unified standards and adhering to the rules of international law and international humanitarian law.

Both ministers agreed that no lasting solution in the region can be achieved without recognizing the full and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including that of the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The two ministers also expressed their support for the Arab-Islamic plan for early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.

Abdelatty said the date of an international conference for early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza, to be hosted in Egypt, will be announced once a ceasefire agreement is reached.

The talks also covered the Iranian nuclear file, with both Egypt and Oman sharing the same stances on the need to back a political and peaceful solution to the issue.

Abdelatty lauded Oman’s efforts to de-escalate tensions, bring parties back to the negotiating table, and reject military solutions. He reiterated that any settlement should be made within the framework of the principles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

The minister added that he agreed with his Omani counterpart to have daily contact in order to support and maintain the Iranian-Israeli ceasefire agreement. (MORE)

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