Iran Press/ Africa: During a phone call with the United Nations Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen, the top Egyptian diplomat, Sameh Shoukry, reiterated Egypt's full support for Pedersen's efforts to reach a comprehensive political settlement in Syria, in line with Security Council Resolution 2254, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
For his part, the UN envoy thanked Egypt for its contribution and ongoing support in resolving the Syrian crisis.
Shoukry and Pedersen also discussed ways to alleviate the sufferings of the Syrian people, according to the statement.
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