CAIRO, 30 May 2022, (TON): Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his US counterpart Antony Blinken have discussed bilateral cooperation between Cairo and Washington.

Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, said “Shoukry, during a phone call he received from Blinken, urged further coordination and strengthened ties between Egypt and the US.”

He added “the two sides discussed the most important developments on the international and regional arenas, as well as the repercussions of the ongoing international crises, and their impact on the economic and living conditions in the countries of the world.”

“The two sides stressed the need for joint action to limit the consequences of the ongoing crises. It was also agreed to continue coordination and consultation during the next stage on all issues of interest to Egypt and the US.”

US State Department spokesman Ned Price said “Blinken thanked the Egyptian government for its decision to allow the resumption of flights between Sanaa, Yemen, and Cairo.”