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Egypt, Italy discuss securing ceasefire in Gaza, Libya - Foreign Affairs
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed key regional developments in a phone call on Sunday with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, focusing on reaching a ceasefire in Libya and the Gaza Strip, as well as concerns related to the Horn of Africa and Egypt's water security.
According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers asserted the need for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya as a critical step toward restoring stability.
They also stressed the importance of dismantling militias and the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, describing this as the only viable path to ensuring long-term peace and preventing irregular migration across the Mediterranean.
Additionally, FM Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's intensive diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid to starving Palestinians to alleviate their suffering amid Israel's ongoing genocidal war.
For his part, the Italian foreign minister praised Egypt's relentless efforts to halt the war and ensure the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza's starving population.
Tajani also expressed Italy's full support for the planned International Conference on the Early Recovery and Reconstruction of Gaza, which Egypt will host once a ceasefire is secured, confirming his country's participation in the conference.
Both ministers also agreed to maintain close coordination to intensify international pressure for reaching a ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
Furthermore, both sides exchanged views on the escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa.
FM Abdelatty also highlighted Egypt's concerns regarding the Nile River and water security, reiterating Cairo's position on the need for adherence to international law governing shared water resources.
He stressed the importance of cooperation based on consensus and mutual benefit to safeguard the interests of all Nile Basin countries.
Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's rejection of unilateral actions that violate international law in the Eastern Nile Basin.
He asserted that Cairo will take all the necessary measures, in line with international legal frameworks, to protect its vital water interests.
Both ministers also underscored the importance of continued coordination between Egypt and Italy, particularly given the strong ties between the two countries' leaderships.
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