Egypt’s Foreign Minister discusses Middle East peace efforts
19 September 2018 |
5:21 am
Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that there is an obligation on everyone to avoid violence and consolidate peace in the Middle East, and that the international and regional players need greater cooperation to address issues in Palestine, Syria, Iran and Libya.
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