Ashraf AboArafe
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid stated that Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made a phone call today, January 19, 2023, with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, during which he congratulated him on his assumption of the position of Foreign Minister in the new Israeli government.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman revealed that Minister Shukri conveyed, during the call, his wishes to his Israeli counterpart for success in his duties, especially those related to supporting bilateral relations between the two countries, and strengthening consultation mechanisms on various issues of concern to the two countries, stressing the importance of working seriously to revive the peace process as soon as possible. As the best and only way to achieve the vision of a two-state solution, the establishment of the Palestinian state, and the achievement of stability and comprehensive peace for all the peoples of the region.l
The Foreign Minister also stressed that Egypt, as the first country in the region to seek and consolidate peace, will always play its role and bear its historical responsibility in supporting peace efforts to end the conflict, which requires stopping unilateral measures that would complicate the situation, and the need to preserve the legal and historical situation. existing in Jerusalem, as this has a direct impact on easing tensions. In this context, Shoukry affirmed that Egypt will continue its efforts to stabilize the calm between the Palestinian and Israeli sides.
At the end of the call, the two sides agreed to continue consultations during the next stage.
