FM holds meetings in Beirut, stresses Egypt's full support for Lebanese establishments

CAIRO - 13 November 2024: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has reiterated Egypt's full support for all the Lebanese establishments, particularly the military.

Minister Abdelatty held a meeting with his Lebanese Counterpart Abdallah Rashid Bou Habib, where he affirmed Egypt's full support for brotherly Lebanon in light of the critical circumstances it is going through, reviewing Egypt's tireless efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire, to contain the dangerous developments in brotherly Lebanon, and to work to establish calm.

During the meeting, the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs also condemned the brutal Israeli aggression on Lebanese territory and the violation of Lebanese sovereignty, affirming Egypt's steadfast support for Lebanon's security and safety.

The top diplomat stressed Egypt's full support for Lebanon against the Israeli assaults that blatantly violate international law, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf.

Abdelatty touched upon contacts made by Egypt with the different regional and international parties to reach a ceasefire, implement resolution 1701 and enable the Lebanese army to control the south of the country, Khallaf added.

Cairo is following with concern the aggravating displacement crisis in Lebanon and is acting to intensify the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Lebanese people, Abdelatty told Aoun.

He underscored directives by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to provide full support for Lebanon in such critical humanitarian circumstances.

The foreign minister said Egypt perceives the presidential election in Lebanon as a pivotal first step on the road toward empowering Lebanese state institutions, stressing that a consensual president would certainly fill the gap and help maintain Lebanon's stability.