Following discussions at the UAE's Sir Bani Yas Forum, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged implementation of the Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement's second phase for a sustainable Gaza ceasefire in a Tuesday call with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. They addressed unhindered humanitarian aid, reconstruction, Sudan's conflict, West Bank tensions, and bilateral cooperation.
In the latest diplomatic outreach—building on recent UAE forum meetings with UN, French, and Emirati officials—Abdelatty stressed that fulfilling Sharm El-Sheikh commitments is key to Gaza stability and preventing escalation, per Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf. A sustainable ceasefire requires sufficient aid access, early recovery support, and enabling the Palestinian Authority to resume duties while maintaining territorial unity.
Wang Yi noted the Gaza war's two-year toll exceeding 70,000 Palestinian civilian deaths, calling for an end to the crisis. He advocated post-conflict governance aligned with a Palestinian settlement, emphasizing 'Palestinians governing Palestine,' Arab input, the two-state solution, and UN/Security Council roles. China announced new aid to Palestine, as pledged by President Xi, to ease suffering and aid recovery, while praising Egypt's regional role.
Abdelatty highlighted West Bank settler violence and land grabs, urging global action, and reiterated Egypt's push for a Sudan humanitarian truce toward full ceasefire with safe aid corridors, supporting unity. Bilaterally, he anticipated the fifth Strategic Dialogue amid 70th diplomatic anniversary celebrations, noting Chinese firms' projects like the New Administrative Capital's Light Rail and CBD, and inviting investments in AI, digitalization, and tech transfer.
Wang affirmed China's upcoming China-Arab States Summit, positioning Egypt centrally and welcoming its leadership.
