On October 16, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno reiterated their calls for ceasefires in both Gaza and Lebanon during a meeting in Cairo.
Abdelatty emphasized that true security and peace cannot be achieved through power alone, highlighting the need for the recognition of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. He stated that the establishment of a Palestinian state is essential for stability in the region.
Albares Bueno echoed these sentiments, calling for an immediate permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a truce in Lebanon. He noted that Spain, alongside Egypt and other international partners, has been advocating for an end to the violence since it began.
In a broader context, Spain has been proactive in recognizing Palestine as a state and has urged the European Union to halt free trade agreements with Israel. The Spanish Prime Minister has also called for an end to arms exports to Israel by manufacturers.
