Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. This interaction was confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
During the call, Secretary Blinken expressed gratitude to Egypt for its critical role as a mediator in reaching a ceasefire and hostage agreement aimed at halting the conflict in Gaza. This deal also focuses on securing the release of hostages and delivering much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians.
The discussion between Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Abdelatty extended to strategies for sustaining momentum towards lasting peace and security within the region. They further addressed ongoing cooperation concerning humanitarian access, civilian protection, and efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities, along with finding a peaceful resolution in Sudan.
