Combined images of (From L to R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
The call comes amid mounting concerns about the regional and global repercussions of the conflict, with Cairo stepping up diplomatic efforts to contain the escalation and prevent further instability.
During the call, President El-Sisi stressed the urgent need to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, reviewing Egypt’s efforts, in coordination with regional partners, to ease tensions and protect regional security, while warning of the risk of the region sliding into more chaos, according to Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy.
He reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for the security of Arab states and its categorical rejection of any infringement on their sovereignty or stability under any pretext, stressing that Arab security is directly linked to Egypt’s national security.
The two leaders also discussed ways to restore regional stability, particularly in light of the war’s negative economic impact and broader implications for regional and international security.
Putin praised Egypt’s role in supporting de-escalation efforts and expressed hope that the current escalation can be contained.
Talks also covered developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, with El-Sisi underscoring Egypt’s priority of maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza, ensuring sufficient and unimpeded humanitarian aid, accelerating reconstruction, and reviving a political process leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international resolutions and the two-state solution.
El-Sisi also stressed Egypt’s continued commitment to coordinating with Russia to achieve a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue, while Putin welcomed ongoing consultations between the two sides.
Moreover, the call addressed the Russia–Ukraine crisis, with El-Sisi reiterating Egypt’s support for a political resolution and expressing readiness to contribute to efforts to end the conflict, a position welcomed by the Russian president.
Both leaders further discussed ways to advance the Egypt–Russia strategic partnership in political, economic, investment, tourism, and energy sectors, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in a way that serves the interests of both countries.
Last Tuesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, stressed the need to reduce regional tensions and prioritize diplomatic solutions to the standoff between Washington and Tehran.
Both sides underlined the importance of dialogue to preserve regional stability, with Abdelatty highlighting Cairo’s efforts to create conditions for continued negotiations over the Iranian nuclear file and prevent further escalation.
The El-Sisi–Putin call comes as Egypt intensifies diplomatic outreach to contain a rapidly escalating regional crisis linked to the ongoing war involving Iran and Israel, which has raised fears over energy security, global trade routes, and wider economic fallout.
In recent days, Cairo has coordinated closely with regional and international partners, including Gulf states, the European Union, and major powers, to push for de-escalation and revive diplomatic efforts.
Egypt has positioned itself as a key mediator, building on its longstanding role in brokering ceasefires in Gaza and facilitating humanitarian access, while also exploring broader political pathways, including efforts to restart indirect or direct negotiations between key actors.
Russia remains a central international player with influence over multiple conflict theatres, including Syria and its ties with Iran, as well as its global diplomatic weight, factors Cairo sees as critical in efforts to contain the crisis and prevent further regional spillover.
The talks also come against the backdrop of deepening Egypt–Russia ties, anchored in major strategic projects such as the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt’s first nuclear facility, and the planned Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, both seen as pillars of long-term economic and energy cooperation.
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