Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdulati Meets with US Secretary of State Blinken
According to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Abdulati held a telephone conversation with the US Secretary of State Blinken, during which they discussed ongoing efforts for a ceasefire and opportunities to reach a ceasefire that would allow for the exchange of prisoners and the entry of humanitarian aid.
Egypt and US Discuss Crisis in Sudan
During the phone call between Abdulati and Blinken, developments regarding the ongoing civil war in Sudan were also discussed. Clashes between army forces and Rapid Support Forces were emphasized and cooperation was emphasized to resolve the crisis.
Decision on Cooperation on Other Regional Issues
The two ministers agreed to continue coordination and consultations on other regional issues, such as the situation in Libya, the Red Sea and Lebanon’s security. They decided to continue communication in the future.
Concerns from Egyptian and British Foreign Ministers on Gaza and Lebanon
Abdulati discussed developments in Gaza and Egypt’s mediation efforts in a phone call with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and shared deep concerns that instability in Lebanon could increase tensions in the region.
Egyptian President el-Sisi and CIA Director Burns Hold Ceasefire Talks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed the issue of a ceasefire in Gaza with the Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns. Efforts led by the US, Qatar and Egypt are trying to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas that includes a prisoner exchange and a ceasefire.
