Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with IFRC President Kate Forbes to discuss Egypt’s role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza and reconstruction efforts. Madbouly emphasized Egypt’s commitment, while Forbes praised the partnership and expressed hope for increased cooperation. The meeting also highlighted Egypt’s support for Sudanese refugees.
On Tuesday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting with Kate Forbes, the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to deliberate on humanitarian efforts concerning the Gaza Strip and Egypt’s contributory role in delivering aid. This meeting, attended by Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy and Ambassador Mohamed Mounir, emphasized the collaborative relationship between Egypt and the IFRC.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Madbouly praised the IFRC as the world’s largest humanitarian network, comprising more than 190 national societies and 16 million volunteers. He reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to sustaining collaboration with the IFRC, notably in recovery and reconstruction initiatives in Gaza.
Madbouly reiterated, “Egypt will remain committed to providing the necessary assistance to the residents of the Gaza Strip,” while expressing concern over “Israeli practices that prevent the entry of aid.” He highlighted the urgent need for assistance among Gaza residents, particularly during Ramadan.
The Prime Minister indicated that Egypt has successfully sent over 7,000 aid trucks to Gaza from January 19 to March 2, with roughly 70% of this support originating from Egypt since the outbreak of the crisis in October 2023. He expressed confidence in the IFRC’s network for their role in implementing recovery and reconstruction plans for Gaza, particularly in the forthcoming six-month phase.
In addition to addressing aid for Gaza, Madbouly discussed Egypt’s commitment to hosting Sudanese refugees, noting the establishment of five humanitarian service points along the border by the Egyptian Red Crescent. He also reiterated Egypt’s strong support for Syria’s sovereignty and stability.
Kate Forbes acknowledged the fruitful partnership between the IFRC and the Egyptian government, emphasizing Egypt’s significant contributions to the humanitarian aid effort in Gaza. She expressed anticipation for continued collaboration on the Gaza reconstruction plan, looking to enhance the IFRC’s regional operations through partnerships with Egypt.
Moreover, Forbes commended Egypt’s humanitarian support for Sudanese refugees, signifying the importance of solidarity within the region. Minister Morsy voiced her appreciation for the Prime Minister’s efforts in facilitating aid delivery to Gaza and her eagerness to work with the IFRC on humanitarian reconstruction initiatives.
In conclusion, the meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Kate Forbes represented a significant step in enhancing humanitarian cooperation regarding Gaza aid and reconstruction. Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to alleviating the challenges faced by Gaza’s residents while highlighting Egypt’s role in supporting Sudanese refugees. This partnership underlines the importance of international collaboration in addressing humanitarian crises.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
