Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns. Photo courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency.
During their meeting, the two sides discussed several international and regional issues of common interest, especially the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip.
El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's position on this matter, particularly the need for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid without hindrance.
Burns reaffirmed his commitment to continue coordinating with Egypt to resolve the ongoing crisis.
The CIA director visited Israel on Monday and will next meet with top political and intelligence officials in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, according to US officials.
During the 32 days of war in Gaza, 10,328 Palestinians, including 4,237 children, have been killed by Israeli airstrikes. The number of wounded individuals has risen to 25,965.
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