During a telephone conversation, the foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in Gaza, amid the current aggression and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Strip.

Both diplomats stressed the urgency of intensifying efforts to reach a comprehensive ceasefire and allow a greater volume of humanitarian aid to enter the enclave, and highlighted the need to mobilize the international community to address the root of the current crisis through the two-state solution.

Shoukry informed his Iranian counterpart about Cairo’s recent efforts to reach a truce and allow the uninterrupted entry of essential goods into Gaza.

He also stressed the importance of compliance with Security Council Resolution 2720, which calls for the establishment of a UN mechanism to monitor and accelerate the aid delivery.

In addition, he expressed Cairo’s concern over the expansion of military tensions in the south of the Red Sea. He said such tensions pose a threat to international shipping traffic and therefore negatively affect the interests of many countries, including Egypt.

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