Cairo: Egypian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide, discussed, during a phone call on Saturday, the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement today that the two ministers exchanged views and assessments on the situation in Gaza. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of concerted international efforts to ensure the consolidation of the ceasefire agreement and the transition to the second phase of US President Donald Trump's plan.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed his country's rejection of any practices that would undermine the unity of Palestinian territory or impose new realities in the West Bank.
He condemned the continued settlement expansion in the West Bank and the need for the international community to play its role in halting the escalation of violence there and settler attacks against Palestinian civilians.
He also highlighted the necessity of ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza and creating the necessary environment for the early recovery and reconstruction process.
He expressed his appreciation for Norway's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
Regarding the situation in Sudan, the Egyptian Foreign Minister briefed his Norwegian counterpart on Egypt's efforts within the framework of the Quartet Mechanism to advance a comprehensive ceasefire.
In this context, Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's unwavering support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and stability, and for the preservation of its national institutions.
He stressed the importance of the international community fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities by ensuring safe havens and adequate humanitarian corridors to guarantee the unimpeded delivery of aid.
Concerning developments in the Horn of Africa, the Egyptian Foreign Minister reiterated his country's full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia and its legitimate institutions.
He rejected any unilateral actions that would undermine Somali sovereignty, condemning attempts to impose parallel entities that contradict the unity of the Somali state.
He also expressed Egypt's categorical rejection and condemnation of violations of the established principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
