Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement announcing that it is closely following recent international efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful settlement for the Ukrainian crisis.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it values the efforts being made by US President Donald Trump to end the Ukrainian crisis and put a stop to the military operations and the negative repercussions they have caused.
Egypt welcomed the US-Russian summit held in Alaska on August 15, as well as the meeting that brought the US President together with his Ukrainian counterpart and a number of European leaders in Washington on August 18.
Egypt reaffirms that these efforts are in complete alignment with the Egyptian state’s position, which calls for pushing for political and diplomatic solutions to international crises, as there is no military solution to this protracted crisis.
The only way forward is through continued serious negotiation, a show of the necessary political will and flexibility, and adherence to the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Egypt also expresses its hope that these efforts will lead to an end to the war as soon as possible, given the severe political, security, humanitarian, and economic repercussions that have acutely impacted developing nations, which now face increasing pressure as a result of the war, especially concerning food security.
While valuing the diplomatic efforts being made to reach a settlement to the Ukrainian crisis, Egypt also expresses its hope that the international community will continue to exert its efforts in the Middle East as well, aiming to achieve a decisive and final settlement of the Palestinian issue.
It stresses the necessity for the Israeli side to accept the deal that the Hamas movement agreed to, based on the proposal of US Envoy Steve Whitkoff, in effort to swiftly reach a ceasefire in Gaza, allow access for humanitarian aid, and secure the release of hostages and a number of Palestinian prisoners.
This would contribute to establishing security and stability and reviving the comprehensive settlement path on the basis of the two-state solution and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.
Egypt renews its readiness to continue its constructive contribution, in cooperation with regional and international parties – particularly the US – to support the paths aimed at achieving international peace and security, out of a keenness to enhance regional and international security and stability.
