Critical US visit to Egypt, Israel and Palestine

US State Department spokesman Ned Price announced that Blinken will visit Egypt, Israel and Palestine from January 29-31.

Price announced that Minister Blinken will meet with Egyptian, Israeli and Palestinian officials on global and regional issues, as well as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Iranian threat, Israel-Palestinian relations and the two-state solution.

Noting that Blinken will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah es-Sisi, Foreign Minister Samih Shukri and senior Egyptian officials in Cairo to enhance the US-Egypt strategic partnership, peace and security in the region, Price also added that the elections in Libya and the political process in Sudan will also be discussed supporting issues.

Price said Blinken will travel to Jerusalem and Ramallah on January 30-31 and meet in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and other high-level leaders to discuss the US commitment to security. of Israel against the Iranian threat. .

US-PALESTINIAN RELATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED

Stating that Minister Blinken will also discuss Israeli-Palestinian relations and the importance of a two-state solution, political reforms and US-Palestinian relations with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and senior Palestinian officials, Price said:

“The minister, together with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, will stress the need for both sides to take urgent steps to de-escalate and end the cycle of violence that has claimed so many innocent lives. He will also discuss the importance of emphasizing the preservation of the historical status quo of the Haram-i-Sharif in Jerusalem, both in word and in deed.”

Price said that Blinken will meet with representatives of non-governmental organizations and opinion leaders at the three stops. (AA)