France: Talks on ceasefire in Gaza were progressing
29-04-2024 11:45 AM
Ammon News - French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday that talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing .
"Things are moving forward but you always have to be careful in these discussions and negotiations. The situation in Gaza is catastrophic and we need a ceasefire," Sejourne told Reuters on the sidelines of a World Economic Forum meeting.
"We will discuss the hostages, humanitarian situation and the ceasefire. Things are progressing, but we must always remain prudent in these discussions and negotiations," he said.
Sejourne is expected to hold talks in Riyadh with ministers of Arab and other Western countries as well as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.