Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty has travelled to Washington for an official visit. This comes in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s residents to Arab countries, including Egypt and Jordan, a plan Cairo has firmly rejected.
In its statement, the ministry stated the visit seeks to “strengthen bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, as well as consult on regional developments,” without directly mentioning Trump’s plan.
During his visit, Abdel Aty is anticipated to meet with senior officials from the new U.S. administration and members of Congress.
Trump previously stated that he had asked Jordan’s King Abdullah II to accept some residents of Gaza and voiced his desire for Egypt to do the same. He also mentioned that he planned to discuss the matter with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Earlier today, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry revealed that Cairo will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to discuss the latest critical developments regarding the Palestinian issue.
Additionally, on Friday, Egypt stated that it was intensifying diplomatic efforts with Arab nations, including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, to emphasize regional opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians.
A statement from the Foreign Ministry noted that Abdel Aty has been in contact with his counterparts from 11 countries, reaffirming the Arab stance rejecting any forced relocation of Palestinians from their land or encouragement of their transfer elsewhere.
Trump’s plan, which envisions U.S. control over Gaza and its transformation into a “Middle Eastern Riviera” after relocating its residents to other countries, has been met with widespread Arab and international condemnation.
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