Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed Tuesday with his French counterpart a number of issues including, Libya, Palestine and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian foreign ministry media office.
“Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received a phone call from the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, to discuss the path of bilateral relations and issues of common concern,” the statement read.
Counselor Ahmed Hafez, Spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, stated that the conversation discussed the latest developments in the Libyan arena and ways to reach a comprehensive political settlement to the crisis that works to restore security and stability and eliminate terrorism, as well as achieving the aspirations of the brotherly Libyan people.
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“Both officials warned against the consequences of foreign interventions into Libya’s domestic affairs,” Hafez added.
He also noted that Shoukry and Le Drian exchanged visions on the developments related to the Palestinian issue, reaffirming that it is necessary to work quickly to resume the path of the peace process within the framework of the principle of a two-state solution, and to create the appropriate environment for that away from any unilateral measures that prevent the achievement of the desired peace and stability.”
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“Moreover, the two ministers discussed the latest developments of the Renaissance Dam issue,” Hafez added.
The spokesman noted that both diplomats touched on the bilateral relations that bring together Egypt and France in various fields, including in the field of economic cooperation, and the importance of continuing efforts to advance this joint cooperation in a manner that realizes the aspirations and interests of the peoples of the two friendly countries.
Libya Tops Most of Egypt-France Talks
The Egyptian official stressed that Shoukry and his French counterpart agreed on the need to continue coordination and close consultation between Cairo and Paris on all issues of mutual concern during the coming period.
On May 11, the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Cyprus and Greece along with France within the framework of the "3 + 1" formula, joined by their counterpart from the UAE, held a teleconference meeting to discuss the latest worrying developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as a number of regional crises that threaten peace and stability in this region.
"The Ministers deeply regretted the escalation of hostilities in Libya and recalled the commitment to refrain from any military interference in Libya as agreed in the conclusions of the Berlin conference," according to a joint statement issued later that day.
The statement added that "In this regard, the Ministers strongly condemned the Turkey’s military interference in Libya and urged Turkey to fully respect the U.N. arms embargo, and to stop the influx of foreign fighters from Syria to Libya. These developments constitute a threat to the stability of Libya’s neighbours in Africa as well as in Europe."
On April 21, Egypt's Shoukry had a telephone call with France's Le Drian to discuss international efforts to fight the novel coronavirus and means to coordinate joint efforts at bilateral and international levels.
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Earlier, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and his French counterpart President Macron discussed a number of issues related to bilateral cooperation frameworks between the two countries; they also exchanged visions and views towards some regional files of common interest, most notably the follow-up of developments in the Libyan issue.
On his part, the French president confirmed necessity of solving Libya’s present dilemma which threatens the region’s security.
Sisi and Macron agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation in this regard.
In June, 2017, France’s foreign minister said he had beefed up security ties with Egypt, which was the “central element” to ensuring regional stability as the two countries seek to break the political impasse in neighboring Libya.
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