Both presidents made their remarks during a phone call on Saturday, where they exchanged greetings on the occasion of the new Hijri year.
The phone call also tackled regional developments.
El-Sisi and Al-Assad highlighted the dangers of escalation in the region, emphasizing the vital necessity to prevent the widening of the conflict zone and preserve regional security and stability, accordnig to the statement.
President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s ongoing efforts to help achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensure the sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of the Palestinians.
He also stressed that Cairo will persist in pushing toward reinforcing the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
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