CAIRO, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and a range of regional issues, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The two ministers exchanged views on the situation in the Gaza Strip amid "tragic humanitarian conditions."
They stressed the need to consolidate the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, which has been mediated by Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United States, and to move forward with the obligations of the second phase of the ceasefire.
Abdelatty and Fidan underscored the importance of initiating transitional arrangements in Gaza, ensuring the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and launching early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Israel's military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 71,300 Palestinians and injured over 171,200 others since Oct. 7, 2023, according to Gaza's health authorities. Despite the ceasefire, which took effect on Oct. 10, 2025, at least 420 people have been killed and more than 1,180 others wounded in the enclave since Oct. 11, 2025, the authorities said.
The two ministers also discussed developments in Yemen, stressing the importance of de-escalation and the prioritization of dialogue and consensus over unilateral measures, in a way that contributes to achieving security and stability for the Yemeni people.
Regarding the Horn of Africa, the two ministers voiced their "categorical rejection of Israel's recognition of the so-called Somaliland," describing it as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, which undermines the foundations of regional and international peace and security. ■
