Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has warned against the serious situation in the Middle East region in view of the heightened threats of terrorism, pressing the need for a swift action by the international community to stand against this phenomenon.
Interviewed by CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour, Shoukry said Egypt is awaiting the outcome of the UN Security Council's decision on a proposed Arab resolution on Libya, noting that Egypt has been shocked by the brutal beheading of its nationals by the Daesh militant group in Libya.
The Egyptian top diplomat asserted that the Egyptian government is exerting its utmost to achieve the aspirations of the Egyptian people for a better future and sustainable development.
Responding to a question on the Egyptian-American relations, Shoukry said US Secretary of State John Kerry's recent remarks reflected a resolve for pushing ahead joint relations for the best interests of the two countries.
Shoukry also highlighted the importance of the US-Iran talks and the 5+1 Group, voicing hope over reaching a deal whereby the Middle East region could be free from weapons of mass destruction.
The Egyptian minister also highlighted the importance of the Middle East Quartet meeting hosted by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the future of the Palestinian track and the resumption of peace talks based on the international terms of reference.
He reiterated the importance of crystallizing a two-state solution that could achieve the hopes of the Palestinian people to establish their own state.