Egypt, Saudi Arabia exchange views on Gaza ceasefire efforts
Long queues of humanitarian aid trucks waiting for the green light to move from Cairo heading towards the Gaza Strip on January 26, 2025- Samar Samir/ Egypt Today
CAIRO – 28 March 2025: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty held a phone call on March 27 with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss key regional developments, particularly in the Red Sea.
According to Egypt's Foreign Ministry, the call was part of the ongoing coordination between the two nations. Discussions focused on the outcomes of the recent Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee meeting on Gaza, hosted in Cairo, and efforts to continue engaging with international stakeholders following the resolutions of the emergency Cairo Summit.
The ministers reviewed ongoing Egyptian-Qatari efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, reinstate the January 19 agreement, and ensure the implementation of its three-phase plan. They also discussed coordination with the United States and the broader Arab-Islamic plan for early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
The conversation also covered future steps for the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee's engagement with international parties.
Additionally, the two officials addressed various regional crises in the Red Sea, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa. They agreed on the importance of continued coordination to de-escalate tensions and prevent further instability in the region.
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