Minister Shoukry highlighted the tragic humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Egypt's Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, has received phone calls on from Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, the Foreign Minister of Singapore, and Luminița Odobescu, the Foreign Minister of Romania, to discuss the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza.
Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesperson and Director of the General Diplomatic Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that during these calls, Minister Shoukry conveyed Egypt's vision and efforts in addressing the complex humanitarian and security situation in Gaza.
He stressed the imperative need for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire without conditions and Israel's compliance with international law. Furthermore, Minister Shoukry emphasized the importance of enhancing international coordination to ensure the complete and sustainable delivery of humanitarian and relief aid to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinian people.
Ambassador Abu Zeid added that in the detailed discussions with his Singaporean counterpart, Minister Shoukry highlighted the tragic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. He underlined the global shock resulting from the death toll, which has exceeded 9,700 individuals, including 4,800 children, along with the indiscriminate destruction of infrastructure in the region.
Minister Balakrishnan of Singapore expressed his country's commitment to providing essential humanitarian support to the people of Gaza and continuing collaborative efforts with the Egyptian Red Crescent to bolster the humanitarian and relief aid supplied by Singapore in the coming days.
The spokesperson also noted that during his call with the Romanian Foreign Minister, Minister Shoukry stressed the international community's responsibility to work towards an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to alleviate the tragic humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
This is in line with international law and humanitarian law obligations. Both officials expressed their gratitude for Egypt's efforts to de-escalate the situation and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as well as supporting the departure of third-country nationals.
