Cairo: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held a series of phone calls with counterparts from Oman, Pakistan, Canada and Brazil to discuss the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to contain tensions in the Middle East.
Abdelatty held discussions with Badr Al Busaidi of Oman, Muhammad Ishaq Dar of Pakistan, Anita Anand of Canada, and Mauro Vieira of Brazil.
Discussions focused on developments in diplomatic efforts and negotiations between the United States and Iran.
The ministers stressed the importance of supporting understandings that would help consolidate a ceasefire, end the war, establish regional stability, advance political solutions over military escalation, and safeguard freedom of international navigation.
Regarding developments in the Palestinian issue, Abdelatty, during his calls with his Brazilian and Canadian counterparts, underscored the importance of advancing the second phase of the plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.
He also highlighted the need for the national committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip to begin operating from within the territory, as well as the swift deployment of an international stabilization force to help create the necessary security environment for the transitional phase.
He further reaffirmed Egypt's categorical rejection and condemnation of ongoing Israeli violations in the West Bank.
