Egypt Daily News /The Presidency – Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi headed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and participated in the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh.
President El-Sisi delivered Egypt’s speech before the summit, highlighting the pillars of the Egyptian position and Egypt’s intensive efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, and prevent the region from being sliding into a large-scale regional conflict, in addition to preserving the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state, along the borders of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital.
President El-Sisi’s Speech at the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh
“In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful”
My brother, Your Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Your Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies
H.E. Ahmed Abul Gheit,
Secretary General of the League of Arab States
H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation,
Ladies and gentlemen,
May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon you
At the outset, I would like to extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting this extraordinary summit. This summit convenes against the backdrop of intricate regional complexities and a year of unrelenting aggression in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Lebanon. These hostilities are unfolding amidst the international community’s shameful silence and disgraceful failure to fulfil its most fundamental duties, in the face of this perilous threat to international peace and security.
Citizens in our Arab and Islamic countries, and people of free conscience across the globe, are rightfully questioning the value of any discourse on justice and fairness, while innocent children, women and the elderly are being brutally slaughtered every day. We state it clearly: The future of the region and the world is poised at a critical juncture. The deplorable aggression against the Palestinian and Lebanese territories tests the very foundations of the global order.
Your Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies
Egypt categorically condemns the systematic killing campaign being executed against innocent civilians in the Gaza Strip. In the name of Egypt, I unequivocally declare that we will unshakably defy all attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause, either through the forcible displacement or transfer of civilians or by rendering the Gaza Strip uninhabitable. This is utterly unacceptable and will absolutely not be tolerated under any circumstances.
We reiterate that the essential prerequisite for attaining regional security and stability, and transitioning from a conflict-ridden regional order to one based on peace and development is the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Your Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies
Egypt is fully committed to providing assistance to the brothers in Lebanon, in support of the institutions of the Lebanese State, primarily the Lebanese army, and in an effort to end the outrageous aggression and destruction the brotherly Lebanese people are subjected to. Egypt also seeks to strengthen efforts toward an urgent and immediate ceasefire and the full and non-selective implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 1701.
Finally,
I would like to address not only the Arab and Islamic peoples, but the leaders and peoples of the entire world:
Egypt, which has borne the responsibility of initiating the path of peace in the region decades ago and has persevered in safeguarding it, even in the face of numerous challenges, remains steadfast in its commitment to peace as a strategic imperative and sole viable path forward. This peace is grounded in justice, the restoration of legitimate rights and full adherence to the principles of international law.
Despite the severity of the current situation, we cling to hope, confident that there remains an opportunity to save our region and the world from the practices of the ages of darkness. We aspire to build a future worthy of the coming generations; a future defined by freedom, dignity, stability and prosperity.
May Allah the Almighty guide us all to end this ongoing tragedy and fulfil the aspirations of the peoples for a world of justice, security and peace.
May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon you
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President El-Sisi Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah on the Sidelines of Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting focused on developments in the region as well as Egypt and Jordan’s efforts to achieve calm and enforce a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. The two leaders warned against the perilous escalatory policies which push the region to the brink.
President El-Sisi and His Majesty King Abdullah II underscored the alignment of Egypt and Jordan’s positions with regard to their categorical rejection of any forced displacement and the liquidation of the Palestinian issue. They reiterated the critical need for the international community to adopt earnest steps toward ending the war in the region and launching the path of peace, based on the two-state solution.
President El-Sisi Meets Lebanon’s Prime Minister on Sidelines of Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting reviewed developments of ongoing efforts among various regional and international parties to push toward an immediate and urgent ceasefire in Lebanon, and the full and non-selective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution No. 1701.
President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s position in support of Lebanon, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He emphasized Egypt’s rejection and condemnation of the Israeli aggression in both the Palestinian territories and Lebanon. President El-Sisi underscored the critical role of the international community to end the escalation in the region and to prevent a slide into a devastating regional war with catastrophic consequences for the present and future of its peoples.
President El-Sisi confirmed that Egypt will continue its persistent efforts to provide all forms of support to Lebanon and its people. Lebanon’s Prime Minister valued Egypt’s steadfast and unyielding support for Lebanon, affirming support for Egypt’s efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.
