OPEN// Egyptian, Norwegian FMs discuss regional developments
During the phone call, Abdelatty commended the notable progress achieved in the political and economic ties between Egypt and Norway.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of building on the outcomes of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's visit to Norway in December 2024, underlining the need to convene the next round of bilateral political consultations to implement the memorandum of understanding establishing a formal dialogue mechanism between the two countries.
Regarding the situation in Gaza, the Egyptian foreign minister expressed appreciation for Norway's steadfast support of the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
He also briefed minister Eide on Egypt's continued coordination with Qatar and the United States to accelerate efforts toward reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Abdelatty also underscored Egypt's ongoing preparations to host an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, to be convened following the establishment of a ceasefire and with wide-ranging international participation.
He cautioned against the deteriorating situation in the West Bank due to ongoing Israeli policies, stressing the urgent need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in halting Israeli aggression in both Gaza and the West Bank.
Both ministers reaffirmed the importance of preserving the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, underlining the need to resume diplomatic engagement aimed at promoting regional de-escalation and long-term stability. (MENA)
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