Abu Dhabi hosted a crucial summit on Monday where UAE and Egyptian presidents united on ending the Gaza conflict for good. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Abdel Fattah el-Sissi declared the two-state solution indispensable for Middle East peace, as tensions simmer across the region.
The leaders stressed securing an unconditional permanent ceasefire and unobstructed humanitarian corridors into Gaza. Egypt’s presidential office released a statement warning of the dire fallout from any escalation into wider warfare, impacting all stakeholders profoundly.
They pledged to prioritize diplomatic channels over violence to tackle the web of regional challenges. Protecting collective unity and sovereignty remains key to stability, they agreed.
Economic collaboration took center stage too. The UAE president showcased the cutting-edge Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence to his Egyptian guest, highlighting ambitions for tech leadership.
UAE investments have been a lifeline for Egypt, exemplified by the 2024 $35 billion Mediterranean development pact that fortified Egypt’s forex reserves and currency value.
On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for an international force to oversee Gaza’s ceasefire in talks with Greece’s George Gerapetritis. He advocated progressing the US peace plan’s next stage, featuring stabilization troops, with UNSC endorsement from last fall.
Egypt voiced strong support for the Palestinian Technical National Committee, established in January to handle Gaza’s interim governance and aid distribution, setting the stage for Palestinian Authority reinstatement.
Abdelatty emphasized sustained aid flows and laying groundwork for early recovery efforts. The ongoing truce since early October focuses on swaps and relief, with future steps including Israeli pullout, Hamas demilitarization, and reconstruction under transitional rule.
As Middle East dynamics shift, this UAE-Egypt partnership underscores proactive steps toward peace and prosperity.