Egypt, Jordan talk Gaza reconstruction, regional stability: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met with Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah to discuss the need to immediately start rebuilding Gaza without displacing its residents, according to an Ittihadiya statement. The Crown Prince reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Egypt’s reconstruction plans and the upcoming emergency Arab summit Egypt is hosting next week.
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Also discussed: The two sides touched on the situation in Syria and boosting relations between Egypt and Jordan.
Remember: Last week Egypt said it will propose “a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in a manner that ensures the Palestinian people remain in their homeland and aligns with their legitimate and legal rights.”
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