Combined images of (From L to R) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
According to the Egyptian Presidency, El-Sisi, who received a phone call from Mitsotakis, highlighted Egypt’s continued efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, facilitate the release of hostages and detainees, and ensure the immediate and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.
He stressed the necessity of launching Gaza’s reconstruction as soon as the ceasefire is in place, while reiterating Egypt’s firm rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians by force.
Furthermore, El-Sisi reaffirmed that the only path to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East lies in the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The two sides also discussed the situation in Libya. They emphasised the importance of preserving peace and security in Libya and advancing the political process towards forming a unified government capable of holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.
Moreover, the two leaders emphasised the importance of continued coordination and cooperation on maritime border demarcation to promote development and prosperity for all nations in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
They also touched on the deep-rooted strategic relations between Egypt and Greece.
Both President El-Sisi and Prime Minister Mitsotakis expressed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, investment, energy, and electricity interconnection. They also vowed to continue their efforts to curb irregular migration.
El-Sisi also reiterated to Mitsotakis Egypt’s dedication to safeguarding religious sites on its territory, including the religiously and historically significant Saint Catherine’s Monastery.
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