Russian, Egyptian Foreign Ministers hold phone talk on Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry held a phone talk Thursday, discussing the situation in Syria, as well as other regional issues, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, Sputnik reported.

"The Russian and Egyptian foreign ministers confirmed that there are no alternatives to collective efforts for a speedy end to the Syrian conflict and a continued sustainable intra-Syrian negotiating process under the auspices of the UN," the ministry said in a statement.

The politicians also noted the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and ensuring humanitarian access to all areas of Syria.