Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Ireland in talks to seek ceasefire in Gaza

During discussions on Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and his Irish counterpart Micheál Martin emphasized the crucial need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as well as the importance of improving access to humanitarian aid and preventing further escalation of the conflict, as reported by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In a recent gathering in Cairo, high-ranking diplomats engaged in fruitful discussions about regional and international matters of shared interest, placing particular emphasis on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Shoukry emphasized the importance of safeguarding the Palestinian cause and preventing any attempts to overlook it by forcibly displacing Palestinians.

The importance of achieving a permanent solution to the Palestinian cause through a two-state solution was also highlighted by him.

Egypt’s top diplomat lauded the Irish stance towards the Gaza war and the suffering of the Palestinians.

Meanwhile, Martin lauded Egypt’s role in facilitating the exit of the Irish citizens from the Gaza Strip, pointing out that 40 Irish citizens are still in Gaza.

He said that he would visit Rafah to stand on the challenges and restrictions in addition to the insufficient humanitarian aid supplies, asserting Ireland’s support for UNRWA’s indispensable role in the Strip.

He added that the meeting with Shoukry tackled efforts exerted to reach a ceasefire, praising the Egyptian efforts in this regard.

For over six months, Israel has continued its brutal war in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 34,000 Palestinians, most of whom are women and children, and wounding over 76,000 others.

Since the outbreak of the war, Egypt has been pushing for an extended ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and sustained access to humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of civilians there.