(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to travel next Sunday to Egypt, the occupied territories, and the West Bank to tackle various issues, namely the two state solution, US State Department said Thursday.
A statement by the department said, 'Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel, and the West Bank from January 29-31 to consult with partners on a range of global and regional priorities, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Iran, Israeli-Palestinian relations and preserving the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the protection of human rights and democratic values, among other topics.'
The Secretary will visit Cairo where he will meet with President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and senior Egyptian officials to advance the US-Egypt strategic partnership and promote peace and security in the region, including through shared support for elections in Libya and the ongoing Sudanese-led political process, the statement noted.
The Secretary then will travel to Jerusalem and Ramallah from January 30-31.
In the West Bank, the Secretary will meet with Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas and senior PA officials to discuss Israeli-Palestinian relations and the importance of a two-state solution, and further strengthening the US relationship with the Palestinian people and leadership.
With both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, the Secretary will underscore the urgent need for the parties to take steps to deescalate tensions in order to put an end to the cycle of violence that has claimed too many innocent lives. He also will discuss the importance of upholding the historic status quo the Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem, in words and in actions. (end)
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