STORY: Egyptian, German FMs discuss regional crises over phone
SHOOTING TIME: Recent and file footage
DATELINE: July 18, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:56
LOCATION: Cairo
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. still photo of the Egyptian and German foreign ministers (provided by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
2. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo
   
STORYLINE:

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional crises with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday in a phone conversation, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Abdelatty highlighted that the current regional conditions proved the pivotal role of Egypt, stressing that the two countries' collaboration is important given Egypt's weight in the region and Germany's role in Europe and the international arena.

He reviewed the Egyptian endeavors in mediating the negotiation process to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing the necessity to exert pressure on the Israeli government for the full implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions regarding ending the war and delivering humanitarian aid and the importance of continued German support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

During the talks, Abdelatty also underscored the perilous humanitarian conditions in Sudan and their impact on doubling the numbers of refugees and displaced people.

For her part, the German minister stressed the importance of stability in the Middle East for her country.

Baerbock spoke highly of Egypt's role in alleviating the suffering of Gazans, underscoring Germany's keenness to support Egypt in this regard.

They agreed to continue coordination on regional situations and ways to resolve escalating regional conflicts.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo.
(XHTV)