Sweilam highlights Egypt's water needs, cooperation efforts during Baghdad Conference    AstraZeneca, Ministry of Health launch early detection and treatment campaign against liver cancer    US Venture Global LNG to initiate LNG operations by mid-24    AstraZeneca injects $50m in Egypt over four years    IMF's Georgieva endorses Egypt's reforms at Riyadh WEF Summit    Egypt, AstraZeneca sign liver cancer MoU    IMF head praises Egypt's measures to tackle economic challenges    US to withdraw troops from Chad, Niger amid shifting alliances    Africa's youth called on to champion multilateralism    AU urges ceasefire in Western Sudan as violence threatens millions    Egypt's c. bank issues EGP 55b T-bills    Nasser Social Bank introduces easy personal financing for private sector employees    Next-generation philanthropy in MENA: Shift towards individualized giving    Negativity about vaccination on Twitter increases after COVID-19 vaccines become available    US student protests confuse White House, delay assault on Rafah    Italy hits Amazon with a €10m fine over anti-competitive practices    Environment Ministry, Haretna Foundation sign protocol for sustainable development    World Bank pauses $150m funding for Tanzanian tourism project    Swiss freeze on Russian assets dwindles to $6.36b in '23    Amir Karara reflects on 'Beit Al-Rifai' success, aspires for future collaborations    Climate change risks 70% of global workforce – ILO    Prime Minister Madbouly reviews cooperation with South Sudan    Ramses II statue head returns to Egypt after repatriation from Switzerland    Egypt retains top spot in CFA's MENA Research Challenge    Egyptian public, private sectors off on Apr 25 marking Sinai Liberation    Egypt forms supreme committee to revive historic Ahl Al-Bayt Trail    Debt swaps could unlock $100b for climate action    President Al-Sisi embarks on new term with pledge for prosperity, democratic evolution    Amal Al Ghad Magazine congratulates President Sisi on new office term    Egyptian, Japanese Judo communities celebrate new coach at Tokyo's Embassy in Cairo    Uppingham Cairo and Rafa Nadal Academy Unite to Elevate Sports Education in Egypt with the Introduction of the "Rafa Nadal Tennis Program"    Financial literacy becomes extremely important – EGX official    Euro area annual inflation up to 2.9% – Eurostat    BYD، Brazil's Sigma Lithium JV likely    UNESCO celebrates World Arabic Language Day    Motaz Azaiza mural in Manchester tribute to Palestinian journalists    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Abbas: No Party except Cairo Able to Sponsor Palestinian Dialogue
Wed 24 12 2008 طوال اليوم Published in Almasry Alyoum on 24 - 12 - 2008

President Hosni Mubarak met yesterday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas "Abu Mazen" at the presidential palace in Heliopolis.
The meeting was attended by Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Abul Gheit, Chief Palestinian Negotiator Saeb Erekat, the secretary of the PLO executive committee Yasser Abd Rabbo and Palestinian Ambassador in Cairo Nabil Amr.
The Rafah crossing was partially opened yesterday to allow scores of Palestinian pilgrims to return to Gaza.
Following the talks, the Palestinian President said it was necessary to hold a meeting with President Mubarak to discuss many developments on the Palestinian cause, such as Hamas refusing to attend the Palestinian dialogue in Cairo on November 9 and preventing Palestinian pilgrims from traveling to perform the pilgrimage. 
In addition, this meeting was necessary to discuss the reasons behind breaking the truce, and to review means and ways of restoring dialogue.
 
“Egypt is the most qualified body in the world to sponsor the Palestinian dialogue and calm the situation in Gaza between Hamas and Israel,” Abbas said, stressing the importance of providing Gaza people with aid.
90% of aid to Gaza comes across Egypt, but unfortunately the crossings are sometimes attacked as was the case a few days ago in Karm Abu Salem border crossing that was attacked during the passage of several vehicles carrying humanitarian supplies and aid to Gaza.
With regard to the Israeli attempts to export the problem of Gaza to Egypt and claims that it had implemented Resolution 242 on withdrawing from the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian President said this situation is good for Israel, which is helped by other parties.
“To put it in a nutshell, Israel tries to evade responsibility towards Gaza and burden Egypt with it. This is unacceptable and we will by all means prevent such acts.” He said.
“We cannot accept or agree on invading Gaza or attacking it with helicopters or artillery or rockets. We categorically reject such acts because this does harm to the Palestinian people and their interests. However, we are against missiles launched from time to time on Israel, he added.

Clic here to read the story from its source.