According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelatty briefed his Algerian counterpart in the telephone call he held with him about Egypt’s ongoing efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement that would secure the exchange of captives of and detainees, halt the bloodshed, and ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.
The ministers reiterated their firm rejection of the Israeli cabinet’s decision to expand its assault on Gaza, describing it as an escalatory step aimed at entrenching the unlawful occupation of Palestinian land and perpetuating systematic atrocities against the defenceless Palestinian people.
They underscored that such actions constitute flagrant violations of international law and international humanitarian law and seek to undermine the Palestinian people’s legitimate right to self-determination and statehood.
Both sides agreed on the urgent need for a comprehensive ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional flow of humanitarian and medical assistance, and an end to policies of starvation and systematic killing, which only exacerbate the conflict and fuel extremism and violence.
They also stressed the importance of ensuring full protection for civilians. In this context, the two ministers reaffirmed their categorical rejection of Israeli settlement policies and the unlawful expansion in occupied Palestinian territories, viewing them as grave breaches of international law and a serious obstacle to achieving a just and comprehensive peace.
The ministers also exchanged views on regional issues of common concern, particularly the situation in Libya. Minister Abdelatty emphasized the importance of respecting Libya’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while supporting UN efforts and the intra-Libyan political process to achieve a comprehensive settlement that guarantees the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries and the dismantling of militias.
The call also touched on the trilateral neighbouring states mechanism between Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia, with both sides affirming the importance of activating the committee, ensuring the regularity of its meetings, strengthening coordination through designated contact points, and preparing for the upcoming ministerial meeting.
Minister Abdelatty also conveyed his sincere condolences to the government and people of Algeria following the tragic bus accident in Algiers that resulted in several deaths and injuries. He wished the wounded a speedy recovery and reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Algeria during this difficult time.
The two ministers reviewed avenues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for further development. They expressed satisfaction with the momentum witnessed in Egyptian-Algerian relations in recent months and agreed to continue efforts to strengthen collaboration across various fields.
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