America News Agency

Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shaheen received Egypt’s Ambassador to Palestine, Ihab Suleiman, upon the conclusion of his diplomatic mission.

According to a statement posted on the Palestinian Foreign Ministry’s social media account, the meeting reviewed Suleiman’s work during his diplomatic mission in Palestine.

Shaheen praised Suleiman’s efforts to convey the message of the Palestinian people on regional and international platforms and to advocate for the Palestinian cause. She also commented on Egypt’s position on the Palestinian issue and the coordination between Palestine and Egypt.

Shaheen said Egypt supports the Palestinian people’s national rights and continues its political and diplomatic efforts to end the attacks on Gaza, secure a ceasefire, lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Ambassador Suleiman stated that Egypt’s position on the Palestinian issue would not change and that Cairo would continue its political and diplomatic efforts to support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

He added that foremost among these rights is the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

At the end of the meeting, Suleiman thanked the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for the cooperation and coordination throughout his term of office.