Egypt Daily News – Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Badr Abdel Aaty, held a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and joint efforts alongside the United States, to resume a ceasefire and stop the bloodshed of the Palestinian people.
According to a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on its official Facebook page, the call also touched on bilateral relations. Minister Abdel Aaty praised the growing ties between Cairo and Doha, emphasizing the strong and deep-rooted relations that serve the common interests of both nations.
The two ministers exchanged views on the evolving situation in Gaza, reaffirming their countries’ commitment alongside the U.S. to achieving a ceasefire, facilitating the release of prisoners and detainees, and ensuring the urgent and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Abdel Aaty also reviewed Egypt’s plans to host a conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza once a ceasefire agreement is reached, in coordination with the Palestinian government and the United Nations.
The conversation also addressed developments regarding the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Both ministers stressed the importance of maintaining the truce, reducing tensions, and promoting diplomatic solutions. Abdel Aaty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for the resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and all efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the Middle East.
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli occupation forces have launched an assault on Gaza that has resulted in the deaths of 56,531 Palestinians mostly women and children and the injury of 133,642 others, according to preliminary figures. Many victims remain under the rubble or in the streets.
