The Egyptian and American foreign ministers discuss developments in Gaza and Syria

During a phone call today, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aty and American Anthony Blinken discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and developments in Syria..

During the call, Abdel Ati stressed the importance of continuing concerted regional and international efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and ensure unhindered access of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip..

Abdel Ati stressed the need for Israel to stop its aggressive policies towards the Palestinian people, completely rejecting the systematic targeting of health infrastructure and hospitals in the Gaza Strip, in blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law..

Regarding developments in the situation in Syria, Minister Abdel-Ati affirmed Egypt’s support for the Syrian people, stressing the need for the political transition process in Syria to be comprehensive, and for it to be carried out with national ownership away from any external dictates, in a way that contributes to achieving security and stability in Syria, and guarantees unity. The Syrian state and its territorial integrity.