Mr. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from US President Joe Biden.
Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, the official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic, stated that the call covered the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations and Egyptian efforts to reach calm in the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire, and the exchange of hostages. The danger of the military escalation in the Palestinian city of Rafah was also stressed, as it will add catastrophic dimensions to the worsening humanitarian crisis. sector, as well as its effects on the security and stability of the region.
The official spokesman stated that Mr. President stressed the necessity of full and adequate access to humanitarian aid, reviewing the intensive Egyptian efforts in this regard. The two presidents also stressed the necessity of working to prevent the expansion of the circle of conflict, and reaffirmed the importance of the two-state solution as the way to achieve security, peace and stability in the region.
During the call, the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States was confirmed, and joint work was continued to strengthen bilateral cooperation relations at various levels.
