CAIRO, Oct 19 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi said on Sunday Cairo will host an international conference on Gaza reconstruction in November, urging the Egyptian people to effectively contribute to such efforts as a sign of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Al-Sisi made the statements while addressing an Egyptian army event marking the 52nd anniversary of October Victory, Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohammad Al-Shennawi said in a press statement.
The Egyptian president instructed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli to coordinate with state bodies and civil society organizations to look into a national fundraising mechanism in the context of financing Gaza reconstruction.
In this regard, the Egyptian president expounded on his country's intensive efforts over the last couple of years to ensure Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian aid and prisoner release. (end) ism.mt