Egypt, US FMs discuss efforts for Mideast de-escalation

CAIRO, Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and his US peer Antony Blinken discussed on Wednesday the efforts made for de-escalation in the Middle East region and a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip. During a telephone call, Abdelatty stressed the necessity of an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza and full humanitarian assistance access to that Strip, Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmad Abu-Zeid said in a statement. The two ministers also focused on mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar and the US, as well as getting seriously and politically involved in ceasefire talks, the only way for de-escalation in the region and controlling attempts seeking to expand violence, it added. They touched upon the situation regarding finding a solution to Sudan's crisis in light of the Geneva meetings, it said. It noted that Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's support for all efforts to reach a ceasefire in Sudan in a way that ends the sufferings of Sudanese people, and protects their souls and properties. M eanwhile, Blinken renewed appreciation to Egypt's role in achieving security and stability in the region, Abu-Zeid pointed out. The two top diplomats further covered a number of topics that concern their countries, stressing the importance of their strategic relations, and continued coordination and consultations in the next period, according to the statement. Source : Kuwait News Agency