CAIRO, June 1 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty said Sunday it was critically important to halt the ongoing war and Israeli aggression on Gaza.

This came in a phone call with US President Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

During the conversation, Abdelatty urged the need for immediate and full access to humanitarian aid for Gaza in order to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.

He also reiterated the necessity of finding a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one that meets the aspirations of the people in the region and reflects President Trump's vision for achieving comprehensive peace in the area.

This phone call is part of the ongoing consultations and coordination between Egypt and the United States regarding the situation in Gaza and the broader Middle East region.

The conversation also addressed the joint efforts of Egypt, the United States, and Qatar to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, secure the release of hostages and prisoners, and ensure full access to humanitarian aid.

On his part, Witkoff expressed his country's appreciation for Egypt’s role and the efforts of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in mediating the ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the war, securing the release of hostages, and allowing aid to reach Gaza.

Additionally, the phone call touched on the indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding the Iranian nuclear program.

Abdelatty listened to Witkoff’s assessment of the ongoing talks.

The top diplomat reiterated Egypt's support for the US-Iran negotiations, recognizing them as an important opportunity to de-escalate tensions and prevent the region from sliding into complete chaos. (MENA)
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