CAIRO, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed on Thursday joint efforts to reinforce the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

During a phone conversation, the two ministers exchanged views on the latest developments in Gaza and their countries' collaborative efforts to ensure the truce's implementation, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

The two sides also discussed measures to promote the Arab-Islamic plan for early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, as well as preparations for an international reconstruction conference set to take place in Cairo.

The two ministers emphasized the importance of continued coordination to prevent further escalation in the region, and agreed on the need for a political settlement that ensures long-term stability through the establishment of a Palestinian state as a final solution to the conflict.

Since Tuesday, Israel has launched massive airstrikes across Gaza, killing more than 500 people and shattering a fragile ceasefire that had been in place since Jan. 19. Enditem

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