Secretary Blinken's Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty
US Department of State
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Office of the Spokesperson
January 4, 2025
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty today. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the latest developments in ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of the hostages, increases the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and brings an end to the war. They further discussed the situation in Syria. The Secretary reaffirmed U.S. support for an inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned peaceful political transition to a representative and accountable government. The Secretary also expressed his appreciation for the role Egypt continues to play to secure peace in the region and underlined the importance of the U.S.-Egypt strategic partnership.
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