United States Secretary of State
Lavrov, in a phone call with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday, urged all sides to engage in political dialogue aimed at finding a solution that prevents further bloodshed.
Blinken’s remarks came after a phone call with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Thursday, during which they discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Shoukry and Blinken discussed means of boosting cooperation in light of the firm relations between Cairo and Washington with the aim of enhancing and expanding bilateral relations as desired by the two sides, a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.