Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed in a phone call today with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov the developments in the Gaza Strip, regional and international issues of mutual concern, as well as ways to enhance bilateral relations.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Abdelatty stressed during the call the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and moving forward with the second phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan, noting the necessity of enabling the International Stabilization Force to carry out its tasks in order to consolidate the ceasefire in Gaza.

Regarding developments in Sudan, the Egyptian Foreign Minister reviewed the efforts exerted by his country within the framework of the Quad Mechanism to stop the conflict and preserve the unity and integrity of the Sudanese state.

On the Iranian nuclear issue, the Egyptian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of continuing efforts aimed at de-escalation, confidence-building, and creating conditions that provide a genuine opportunity for diplomatic solutions and the resumption of dialogue, with the goal of reaching a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear issue that takes into account the interests of all parties and contributes to achieving regional security and stability.

In terms of the latest developments in the Ukrainian crisis, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's steadfast position, calling for continued efforts to reach peaceful settlements to crises through dialogue and diplomatic means in a manner that preserves security and stability.