Hommam Al Nassim 
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, a range of important issues, focusing on the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza and ways to reach a settlement.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid explained that Shoukry reviewed during the meeting the Egyptian-Qatari mediation efforts aimed at achieving a truce that includes the exchange of prisoners and detainees, facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, with the ultimate goal of a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip.
Shoukry also welcomed Russia’s proposal to hold a meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia and the five Arab countries to discuss ways to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, support the political track and revive the peace process in accordance with international references.
The Egyptian minister praised the activity of the current Russian presidency of the “BRICS” grouping, stressing Egypt’s interest in active participation in the meetings called for by the Russian presidency, with the participation of various Egyptian national bodies.
The meeting dealt with other regional files such as the Ukrainian war, where the two sides exchanged ideas on ending the conflict, in addition to discussing the developments of the crisis in Sudan, stressing the importance of working to end the conflict and preserve the capabilities and institutions of the Sudanese state.
The meeting was held in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, on the sidelines of the meetings of foreign ministers of the “BRICS” grouping, which is being held from June 10 to 11.
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