Palestinian delegation to participate in World Urban Forum hosted by Egypt

CAIRO – 29 October 2024: Ambassador to Ramallah Ihab Suleiman met with Palestinian Minister of Municipalities Samy Haggawy to discuss the participation of the Palestinian delegation in the World Urban Forum (WUF 12) to be hosted in Cairo on November 4-8.

The meeting focused on expertise pertinent to urban planning, given the Israeli destruction of Gaza Strip. On his side, Ambassador Suleiman asserted Egypt's commitment to advocating the establishment of a Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967 having as capital Eastern Jerusalem.

On his side, the Palestinian minister detailed the challenges experienced by municipalities in Gaza Strip and the West Bank. He also commended the historic ties with Egypt, and its continuous support to Palestinian rights.