U.S. Secretary Blinken Engages Middle East Leaders to Bolster Regional Stability

In recent discussions with Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers, Blinken emphasized the need for multilateral efforts to prevent escalation and secure peace.

• Blinken and Egyptian FM Shoukry discussed enhancing regional stability, focusing on Israel and Sudan, and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
• The U.S. Secretary of State reiterated the dangers of an escalation by Iran, highlighting its potential to destabilize the region.
• Blinken agreed on the importance of close coordination with Egypt to advance a path to a Palestinian state with security for Israel.
• In a call with Jordan's FM Safadi, Blinken stressed the urgency of avoiding further escalation by Iran and securing a ceasefire in Gaza.
• Efforts to resume peace negotiations in Sudan under the Jeddah platform were also a key topic of discussion.

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