Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized on Tuesday the necessity of de-escalating the current tensions in the Middle East. This came during a phone call received from Russian President Vladimir Putin, which addressed the latest regional and international developments, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy.
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Regional Security and Stability
During the call, President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt's efforts to reduce tension and maintain regional security in coordination with regional partners, aiming to prevent the area from sliding into chaos. He noted that Russia, with its international weight and capabilities, is capable of influencing the direction toward ending the war.
The President stressed Egypt's full support for the security of Arab nations and its total rejection of any infringement on their stability or sovereignty under any pretext, affirming that Arab security is an extension of Egyptian national security.
The Palestinian Cause and Gaza
The two leaders discussed ways to restore regional stability, particularly in light of the negative economic impacts of the current war. President El-Sisi highlighted Egypt's priority in:
Continuing the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Ensuring the unrestricted flow of sufficient humanitarian aid.
Expediting the reconstruction process in the Strip.
Reviving a political process leading to an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international legitimacy and the two-state solution.
President Putin praised Egypt's role in bolstering regional security and expressed his desire to contain the escalation and achieve calm.
The Russia-Ukraine Crisis
The call also addressed the Russia-Ukraine crisis. President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's support for efforts aimed at a political settlement and expressed Egypt's readiness to provide support in this framework—a gesture appreciated by the Russian President.
Strategic Partnership and Economic Cooperation
The leaders discussed the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia and ways to develop it in political, trade, investment, and tourism sectors. They reviewed the current status of major joint projects, including:
The Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.
The Russian Industrial Zone (RIZ) in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Cooperation in the energy, tourism, and food sectors.
President Putin expressed his appreciation for the current state of bilateral relations, agreeing with President El-Sisi on the need to continue advancing cooperation across multiple fields to serve the interests of both friendly nations.
