El-Sisi, Macron discuss Gaza, Syria, Horn of Africa developments in phone call

Ahram Onlin, Sunday 29 Dec 2024

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed the latest developments in Gaza, Syria, and the Horn of Africa with French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Saturday, the Egyptian presidency said.

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi & French President Emmanuel Macron
Combined images of (From L to R) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Al-Ahram.

 

Both presidents stressed the urgency of reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, facilitating the exchange of Israeli captives and Palestinian detainees, and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to the strip.

They also emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation and slipping the region into a full-scale war.

For his part, President Macron praised Egypt’s diligent efforts since the onset of Israel's war on Gaza.

He expressed France’s full support for Egypt’s initiatives to resolve the conflict and ensure regional security and stability.

Furthermore, the two leaders discussed developments in Syria, underlining the need to preserve Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

They stressed the importance of initiating a comprehensive political process that includes all components of the Syrian population.

They also underscored the necessity of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

The two presidents called for continued support for the Lebanese army and expediting efforts to elect a new president to restore Lebanon's stability.

In addition, President El-Sisi highlighted the close link between the security and stability of the Horn of Africa and Egypt’s national security, the presidency noted. 

He affirmed that Egypt is working to support Somalia in achieving security and stability through bilateral cooperation or, at Somalia's request, participation in the African Union peacekeeping mission.

El-Sisi also discussed the recently brokered agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia, expressing his hope that it would contribute to the security and stability of the Horn of Africa per international law principles.

The call also touched on the bilateral relations between Egypt and France.

Both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields, particularly the economic and investment sectors.

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