Pedro Sánchez has reiterated together with the Egyptian president, Abdelfatah al Sisi, his “resounding rejection” to ethnic cleaning plans in Gaza verbalized by US president Donald Trump, which include the expulsion of the Palestinians to countries such as Jordan or Egypt. “His expulsion would be immoral and contrary to international law And it would have destabilizing effects in the region, “said the president of the Spanish Government in an appearance before the media without questions with the Egyptian leader in the Moncloa Palace in Madrid.
“I respect and admire the Spain’s position towards Palestine“He stressed to SISI. Egypt is elaborating its own proposal for the reconstruction of Gaza, which goes through the creation of safe areas inside the enclave to which to transfer the population instead of forcing their departure from this territory.
Sanchez has also shown his support for Summit for Gaza’s reconstruction which prepares Egypt in the capital, Cairo, on March 4. And he recalled that Spain has sent Civil Guard agents to the Pass between Gaza and Egypt of Rafah to help the control of that border.
Spain and Egypt have raised their bilateral relationship to the rank of “Strategic Association”the maximum level of relationship with another country. They have also signed several memoranda to boost economic relations or to profile circular or trade migration plans.
This afternoon, companies from both countries will also meet in a Business Forum in Madrid. “Spanish companies are eager to participate in strategic projects promoted by Egypt,” said Sánchez.
Second visit to SISI
This is the Second official visit to SISI to Spainand includes a meeting with Felipe VI in the Royal Palace followed by a lunch offered by the Kings in his honor to which the President of the Government will also attend.
The Sisi rules Egypt with iron hand. The presidential elections of last year were held in a repressive environment, which prevented itself from attending candidates for authentic opposition and severity was restricted the right to freedom of expression, association and peaceful meeting, according to Amnesty International. The authorities arrested hundreds of people.
From Moncloa they highlight that the bilateral relationship has been seen reinforced in recent yearsas evidenced by the fact that Sánchez has visited Egypt four times, recalls Europa Press. The last of these visits occurred at the end of November 2023, a few weeks after Hamás against Israel’s attack and within the framework of a tour he made with the then Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander de Croo, and that also took them to this last country.
