As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions. The Secretary emphasized the importance of ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches vulnerable civilians in Gaza, including through humanitarian pauses that would allow improved aid movement and distribution. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the importance of establishing a path for the post-conflict period that provides governance, security, and reconstruction. The Secretary thanked the Government of Egypt for hosting a conference on the humanitarian response in Gaza earlier this week and for the important role Egypt continues to play to help expand humanitarian access and stop the fighting in Sudan. On Syria, the Secretary urged de-escalation, protection of civilians and minority groups, and a return to a political process consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 2254 to end the conflict once and for all.
