Qatar and Egypt affirmed their full support for the Gaza reconstruction plan. In a joint statement issued after joint talks held by visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Monday, the two countries expressed their aspiration for an international conference on the matter, hosted by Egypt in Cairo, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to coordinate humanitarian and development efforts to ensure the improvement of living conditions for the Palestinian people in the Strip.

The two sides also stressed the centrality of the Palestinian issue as the Arabs' primary cause, and affirmed their firm and supportive stance towards the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among which is their right to establish their independent state on the June 4, 1967, lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with peace initiatives and relevant international resolutions.

The two sides affirmed their support for efforts to achieve Palestinian national reconciliation and the need to unify Palestinian ranks to ensure the activation of Palestinian state institutions and the fulfillment of the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people.

The two sides also expressed their deep concern over the continuing escalation in the Gaza Strip and emphasized the importance of continuing joint efforts to achieve an immediate and sustainable ceasefire, ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to civilians, support reconstruction efforts, and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.

"Continuing joint efforts to support our brothers in the Gaza Strip and occupied Palestine, with the aim of establishing sustainable security and peace," Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tweeted during his talks with President Sisi.

The Emir of Qatar said: “Today, I discussed with the President of Egypt, my brother Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, prospects for strengthening the solid fraternal relations between our two brotherly countries, given their great potential to advance bilateral cooperation and expand its scope in several areas. Through these, we jointly look forward to deepening our economic ties and supporting them with more mutual trade and investment activities, serving the goals of the two countries and their common interests.”

He added, "We also exchanged views on ongoing developments in the region, and we will continue our joint efforts to support our brothers in the Gaza Strip and occupied Palestine, with the aim of establishing sustainable security and peace."

economic partnership

The joint statement indicated that President Sisi and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad held talks "in an atmosphere of brotherhood and understanding," reflecting "the depth of bilateral relations and their solid foundations and mutual trust." The talks addressed ways to develop cooperation in various fields to enhance common interests and open new horizons for integration and partnership.

Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries, and agreed to continue joint efforts to promote investment and economic exchange in a way that reflects the political will of both countries and contributes to supporting sustainable economic development that serves the aspirations of both peoples.

In this context, both sides affirmed their commitment to supporting the economic partnership between the two countries. They agreed to work toward a package of direct Qatari investments totaling $7.5 billion, to be implemented over the next phase. This reflects the strength of the relationship between the two countries and contributes to achieving sustainable economic development that serves the interests of both peoples.

Regional issues

The two sides also expressed "deep concern over the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan," and emphasized the importance of an immediate cessation of military operations and a return to the path of comprehensive national dialogue, which would preserve Sudan's unity and sovereignty and end the suffering of its brotherly people. Both sides affirmed their full support for all regional and international initiatives aimed at ending the conflict.

The two sides welcomed the continuation of indirect negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran and affirmed their support for any peaceful efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region and enhancing security and stability. They also commended the diplomatic efforts exerted by the sisterly Sultanate of Oman in this regard.

The two sides also stressed the importance of enabling regional and international efforts aimed at calming the situation and achieving peaceful solutions, most notably the mediation efforts led by the two countries in partnership with the United States, to achieve a ceasefire and end the war in the Gaza Strip. They condemned all attempts to undermine the negotiating process or target mediators, as these only aim to sabotage mediation efforts.

The State of Qatar also expressed its support for the nomination of Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Egypt's candidate, for the position of Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in recognition of his academic and cultural career and confidence in his ability to make a positive contribution to the organization's work.

Both sides also expressed satisfaction with the progress made in bilateral relations over the past period, stressing the importance of building on these achievements and advancing relations to broader levels, within a framework of mutual respect and a shared vision for a future of security, stability, and prosperity.

Discussions

The Emir of Qatar and the Egyptian President held an official meeting today (Monday) at the Emiri Diwan.

Qatar News Agency reported that Sheikh Tamim affirmed during the talks "the strong fraternal relations between the two countries," expressing hope that this visit would contribute to strengthening bilateral cooperation and elevating it to broader horizons that achieve the aspirations and interests of both peoples.

For his part, the Egyptian President affirmed his keenness to enhance all aspects of joint cooperation in various fields.

During the talks, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields were also discussed. The two sides also discussed key regional and international issues and developments of mutual interest, particularly developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as the two countries' joint efforts to end the war on the Gaza Strip and deliver relief aid to the Strip's residents.