President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (R) Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embaló (L). Photo: Egyptian Presidency
During a phone call, both leaders reiterated the necessity to accelerate Gaza's reconstruction process and start a political process based on the two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in the region, according to the Egyptian presidency.
On 19 January, Egypt's mediation efforts, in collaboration with Qatar and the US, successfully achieved a three-phased ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, ending the 15-month Israeli brutal war on Gaza.
Addressing the Libyan crisis, El-Sisi and Embaló stressed the need to work towards restoring peace and stability in the country.
Egyptian-Bissau-Guinean ties
During the call, President El-Sisi affirmed Cairo's readiness to provide all necessary support to build the capacities of personnel in Guinea-Bissau in priority sectors.
According to the Egyptian presidency, both leaders discussed strengthening economic cooperation and increasing trade exchange between both countries.
They emphasized the significance of transferring Egyptian expertise to enhance Guinea-Bissau’s development path and achieve its aspirations.
Additionally, they agreed to provide Guinea-Bissau with the necessary support to address security challenges, combat extremist ideology, and strengthen state institutions.
Addressing African security, both presidents emphasized the need to continue joint coordination on issues related to the African continent and the African Union.
The Bissau-Guinean president expressed his country’s great appreciation for Egypt and its historical role in supporting his country and its people.
He also praised Egypt’s leading role in Africa and its effective contribution to representing the African peoples' interests and safeguarding the African countries' security.
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