CAIRO, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held a phone talk on Sunday to discuss the developments in Syria and the situation in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

During the phone conversation, the two top diplomats highlighted the necessity for international collaboration to support Syria, and the significance to respect its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, the statement said, calling for coordinated efforts among all active parties to assist Syria in navigating its current transitional phase.

The two ministers stressed that any support provided must prioritize the interests of all Syrian people, across all spectrums and components of society, according to the statement.

This support, they continued, should facilitate a comprehensive, Syrian-led political process aimed at restoring stability and preserving the security, future, and capabilities of the Syrian people.

Discussing the situation in Gaza, Abdelatty outlined Egypt's intensive diplomatic efforts underway to secure an immediate and permanent ceasefire to ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged Strip. ■