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Egypt's vital role praised by U.S. Secretary of State in Gaza evacuations

Blinken emphasized his strong focus on the two-state solution and rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

By: Mohamed Zain

Fri, Nov. 3, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his gratitude to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for Egypt's tremendous efforts in facilitating the safe evacuation of American citizens and other foreign nationals from Gaza.

Blinken emphasized his strong focus on the two-state solution and rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in a post on his Twitter account.

Background: Egypt's historical significance in the Middle East and its commitment to regional stability have long been acknowledged.

The country played a pivotal role in the Camp David Accords in 1978, leading to the landmark Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty in 1979.

Egypt's diplomatic efforts in the region have consistently sought peaceful resolutions to conflicts and enhanced its international reputation.