The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Egypt, Diab Al-Louh, said that Abbas will arrive in Egypt, on Sunday, on an official visit that will last for two days, in response to the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, to participate in the opening session of the World Urban Forum.
The Palestinian ambassador explained that the State of Palestine will participate in the forum’s activities with several ministerial and technical delegations. Due to the importance of devoting the presence of the State of Palestine to this global forum in its twelfth session.
Ambassador Al-Louh added that the two presidents are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting during the visit to exchange opinions, enhance joint cooperation, and consult on all current developments in Palestine, the region, and the world.
He stressed that the top priorities of the meeting are to discuss ways to make the efforts of Egypt and other partners successful to stop the war of genocide against the Palestinian people, protect them, provide relief, and rebuild what was destroyed by the ongoing war on the Palestinian people, and mobilize all efforts; To end the Israeli occupation of the land of Palestine, and establish an independent, fully sovereign, geographically contiguous and viable State of Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital.
Two delegations from the Palestinian faction movement had gone to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to hold discussions on an Egyptian proposal to administer the Gaza Strip in the next stage and proposals for negotiations to stop the war in the Gaza Strip.
The two delegations are scheduled to hold a series of meetings, starting on Saturday, in the presence of Egyptian mediators. The Hamas delegation is headed by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the movement’s political bureau, while the Fatah delegation is headed by Mahmoud al-Aloul, deputy head of the movement. The Hamas delegation will also meet with an official Egyptian delegation to discuss special proposals. Negotiations to stop the war in the Gaza Strip and exchange prisoners with Israel.
Source: RT
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**Interview with Diab Al-Louh, Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Ambassador Al-Louh. We are excited to hear about President Mahmoud Abbas’s upcoming visit to Egypt. Can you provide us with more details about the purpose of this visit?
**Diab Al-Louh:** Thank you for having me. President Mahmoud Abbas will be visiting Egypt this Sunday for two days, at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. His presence at the World Urban Forum is of great importance, as it underscores Palestine’s commitment to engaging with global issues related to urban development and sustainability.
**Editor:** How significant is the World Urban Forum for Palestine specifically, and what role will the Palestinian delegation play?
**Diab Al-Louh:** The World Urban Forum is a vital platform for discussing urban challenges and solutions that impact cities around the world, including ours. The Palestinian delegation will consist of various ministers and technical experts who will participate in discussions, share our experiences, and showcase our initiatives in urban planning and development. It is crucial for us to be part of the conversation.
**Editor:** What are some of the key issues or topics that Palestine aims to address during the forum?
**Diab Al-Louh:** We plan to address several key issues, including urban resilience, development in conflict zones, and sustainable housing solutions. Additionally, we’ll highlight the impact of occupation on urban development in Palestinian territories and advocate for policies that foster sustainable development in our cities.
**Editor:** How do you believe this visit and participation in the forum will affect Palestine’s international relations, particularly with Egypt and other countries?
**Diab Al-Louh:** This visit is an opportunity to strengthen our bilateral relations with Egypt, which is our crucial neighbor and partner. Furthermore, participating in the World Urban Forum allows us to engage with a variety of international stakeholders, fostering cooperation and support for our urban initiatives and broader issues we face.
**Editor:** Thank you, Ambassador Al-Louh, for sharing these insights. We look forward to following President Abbas’s participation in the World Urban Forum.
**Diab Al-Louh:** Thank you for having me. We appreciate your coverage and support.
