Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Thursday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to discuss key regional developments and ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
According to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khalaf, both ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing all aspects of bilateral relations and elevating cooperation to new levels, in line with the strong strategic ties between Egypt and France.
During the call, Minister Abdelatty briefed his French counterpart on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, including Egypt’s efforts to revive and sustain the ceasefire, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, and stabilize the situation. He also highlighted Egypt’s intention to host an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza, contingent on the maintenance of the ceasefire.
Minister Abdelatty stressed the urgent need for the international community to take action to halt Israeli military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. He warned of the worsening situation in the West Bank, marked by continued military raids, arrests, and illegal settlement expansion.
Reaffirming Egypt’s longstanding position, Abdelatty called for a fair and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue based on the two-state solution, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967, borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Both ministers also agreed on the need for Israel and Iran to comply with the current ceasefire fully and emphasized the importance of coordinated regional and international efforts to stabilize the agreement, reduce tensions, and open pathways for diplomatic solutions to achieve lasting regional peace and security.
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