Tánaiste will meet ministers in Egypt and Jordan to discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire, release of hostages and humanitarian aid for Gaza
Tánaiste will meet ministers in Egypt and Jordan to discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire, release of hostages and humanitarian aid for GazaMinister Micheál Martin shakes hands with Egypt ian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry on November 15th, 2023, during a previous meeting.
Speaking in advance of the visit, Mr Martin said against a backdrop of increased regional instability, “we cannot lose sight of the urgency of addressing the current crisis in Gaza and the wider Israeli/Palestinian issue”.
“I will also focus on how Ireland can support regional efforts to return to a political pathway towards a sustainable and peaceful resolution of this conflict and a two-state solution.” “It is vital that we use any political capital that we have to generate momentum for a comprehensive regional peace, along the lines envisaged by the Arab peace plan,” he said. “A two-state solution remains the only vision of the future that can ensure peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.”
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