CAIRO, Aug 3 (MENA) – Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty received a phone call on Sunday from his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis, as part of regular consultations between the two top diplomats, which aim to strengthen Egypt-Greece ties and exchange views on regional developments.
They praised the historical and close relations between the two countries and welcomed the momentum in bilateral cooperation following the upgrade of ties to a strategic partnership in May, reaffirming their commitment to expanding collaboration in various fields.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s commitment to protecting religious sanctities and sacred places. The minister focused in particular on Saint Catherine’s Monastery and preserving its spiritual and religious significance, stressing the importance of safeguarding the site and its related antiquities.
The ministers also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the catastrophic humanitarian and health conditions in the war-devastated Gaza.
Abdelatty briefed Gerapetritis on ongoing efforts to reach a permanent Gaza ceasefire, underlining the urgency of halting Palestinian bloodshed and ensuring the continuous flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave.
On Libya, both sides stressed the importance of holding presidential and parliamentary elections simultaneously as soon as possible. They also called for the dismantling of militias and the withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries as a prerequisite for achieving security and stability in the country.
