Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, along with a number of regional issues, during his meeting Thursday in Cairo with his Hungarian counterpart, Peter Szijjarto.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Minister Abdel Aty discussed the Arab-Islamic plan for early recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, while ensuring that Palestinians remain on their land. He also addressed efforts to consolidate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and begin implementing its second phase.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister affirmed his country's complete rejection of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, the denial of humanitarian and shelter aid, and the ongoing escalation in the West Bank. He also rejected the displacement of Palestinians from their land under any pretext. He emphasized the importance of reaching a permanent and just political solution to the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views regarding developments in Syria and Lebanon, as well as the issue of maritime security in the Red Sea region. They also discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation and increase trade between the two countries.