CAIRO - 12 October 2023: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry had talks on Thursday with his Eritrean counterpart Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser for political affairs Yemane Gebreab on means of promoting bilateral ties as well as the progress realized so far in Egyptian-Eritrean projects.

The Eritrean officials underlined the importance of furthering bilateral ties in various domains, Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid.

The talks also tackled the situation in Sudan in light of ongoing confrontations and their impact on Sudan and its regional neighbors.

The conferees underlined the key role of Sudan's neighbors in addressing the crisis and drawing up successful solutions ensuring Sudan's stability and security.

Meanwhile, Shoukry reviewed Egypt assessment of the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip and the dangerous escalation between the Palestinian and Israeli sides.

He posted the Eritrean officials on Egypt's efforts at all levels to halt this escalation, put an end to the continued Israeli shelling of the Gaza Strip and open vistas for a new truce.