Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, and Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, discussed the need to preserve the existing historical and legal status quo in the city of Jerusalem and its holy sites during a phone call Saturday.
According to Qatar News Agency, the two sides stressed their rejection of any measures that could undermine the city's religious and historical status or alter its character. They also affirmed the need to confront the ongoing and systematic Israeli violations in Jerusalem.
The statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry added that both sides reviewed prominent regional developments, with a focus on the Palestinian issue. They discussed supporting efforts to achieve security, stability, development, and fulfill the aspirations of the peoples of Islamic nations.