Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa met in Cairo to discuss an early recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza, which will be presented at the Arab Summit on March 4. The plan emphasizes the rights of Palestinians and outlines a comprehensive strategy for reconstruction that includes the establishment of safe zones during the initial recovery period.
On Saturday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa convened in Cairo to discuss a recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza. This plan will be presented at the upcoming Arab Summit on March 4. The meeting involved key officials, including Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wael Zakout.
Prime Minister Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state within 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Furthermore, he articulated that Egypt, guided by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, has formulated a comprehensive strategy for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza.
The Egyptian Prime Minister highlighted Egypt’s efforts to ensure the well-being of Palestinian citizens through this reconstruction plan while adhering to the ceasefire agreement. In turn, Prime Minister Mustafa expressed deep appreciation for Egypt’s ongoing support, commending President Al-Sisi’s dedication to safeguarding Palestinian rights and facilitating Gaza’s rebuilding efforts.
According to Mohamed El-Homsani, spokesperson for the Cabinet, the meeting aimed to coordinate between Egyptian and Palestinian teams for the completion of the reconstruction plan, which will be presented at the Arab Summit. Discussions also included aligning with international humanitarian organizations to further support Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction efforts.
In previous remarks, Prime Minister Madbouly stated that Egyptian firms possess the necessary expertise to reconstruct Gaza within three years, with a vision to restore it to an even improved condition than prior to recent conflicts. The Egyptian reconstruction plan is envisioned in three phases over a five-year timeline, which includes creating three safe zones for relocating Palestinians during the initial recovery period, equipped with essential support and shelters.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry also announced that the emergency Arab Summit, originally slated for February 27, was rescheduled following consultations with other Arab states and coordination with Bahrain, the current chair of the Arab League.
In summary, Egyptian and Palestinian leaders are collaborating on a comprehensive plan for Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction, slated for discussion at the Arab Summit in March. The initiative includes Egyptian support for Palestinian rights and the delineation of safe zones for temporary relocation. The reconstruction is expected to proceed in phases over several years, showcasing a commitment to improving the conditions of Gaza after the conflict.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
