Shoukry strongly condemned the Israeli forced displacement of Gaza residents, advocating for a two-state solution as the only viable path to peace.
Shoukry also highlighted the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, attributing it to Israel's military actions and policies. He emphasized Egypt's active role in addressing challenges across Africa, particularly under its presidency of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
Egypt's efforts are geared towards realizing the aspirations of African peoples and achieving the objectives of the AU's Agenda 2063.
The Foreign Minister pointed out Egypt's involvement in significant development projects, like the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Project in Tanzania, reflecting its commitment to African development.
He urged the international community to address economic challenges in Africa, emphasizing debt relief and reform of international financial institutions.
Shoukry highlighted the Saudi-Africa summit as a platform for promoting mutual economic benefits between Saudi Arabia and African countries, illustrating a growing economic partnership in the region.