Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received a phone call from the Secretary of State of the US Anthony Blinken, on Friday evening, as part of follow-up consultations between Cairo and Washington regarding developments in the Gaza Strip. Abu-Zeid said that the US Secretary of State expressed his nation’s full appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to mediate between Israel and Hamas, and its continued work to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip. He added that Shoukry listened to a briefing from his US counterpart regarding America’s decision to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip via a sea corridor. Shoukry stressed the need to intensify all efforts to reach a comprehensive ceasefire as it is the ultimate goal on which international efforts must be focused to stop the blood of Palestinian civilians. The two ministers agreed to continue coordination and consultation and to keep communication channels open during the coming days to support mediation efforts and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

Source: Egypt Independent March 09, 2024 21:29 UTC