Egypt Welcomes Diplomatic Efforts for Holding Direct Talks to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Egypt has praised constructive diplomatic efforts and contacts aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis, welcoming a Russian proposal to hold direct talks with Ukraine on May 15.

Egypt also lauded Ukraine’s indication of its willingness to respond positively to this proposal.

A statement issued Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates, emphasized that the willingness of the parties involved in the conflict to engage in direct negotiations…