Khaberni - Egypt renewed its demand for the concerned parties to transition to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, which came into effect on October 10, 2025.
This came during discussions held by the Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty on Friday, with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, regarding regional and international developments, especially concerning Gaza and Sudan.
A statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said that Kallas had phoned Abdel Aaty to discuss, in addition to the bilateral partnership and a number of issues of common interest.
The statement quoted Kallas as emphasizing the importance of Egypt as a "major partner of the European Union," and praised the country's "pivotal role in supporting security and stability in the region."
Regarding the developments in the Gaza Strip, Abdel Aaty emphasized the necessity of "moving to the second phase of the American President's (Donald Trump to end the war) plan, which includes political, developmental, and humanitarian aspects."
The first phase of the agreement included stopping military operations, a partial withdrawal of the Israeli army, a prisoner exchange deal, and the introduction of humanitarian aid into the sector.
Although Israel has breached the agreement dozens of times and has not fulfilled its obligations as stipulated, the movement "Hamas" continues to fulfill its commitments, especially regarding the delivery of the bodies of the Israeli prisoners amidst a shortage of equipment and expertise.
Abdel Aaty also reviewed the arrangements for Egypt hosting the "International Conference for Early Recovery and Reconstruction of Gaza during the current month of November," expressing his anticipation for an active participation in the conference from the European Union member states.
In the Sudan file, both parties, according to the statement, agreed on the absence of a military solution to the situation there and on the importance of "implementing the quartet's statement issued on September 12, and the necessity to preserve the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and institutions of Sudan."
The statement referred to by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during which the international quartet (including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE) called for an initial humanitarian truce of 3 months in Sudan, to enable the urgent entry of humanitarian aid to all areas in preparation for a permanent ceasefire.
This is followed by the launch of a comprehensive and transparent transitional process to be completed within 9 months, to meet the aspirations of the Sudanese people towards establishing an independent civilian government that enjoys a broad base of legitimacy and accountability.
