Egyptian President
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to calm the situation in the
region through communication with all parties, emphasizing the urgent need for
an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid
in sufficient quantities, considering it as a fundamental step to defuse
regional tensions.
The President’s
remarks came on Tuesday as he received the Director of the Foreign Intelligence
Service of the Russian Federation, Sergei Naryshkin, and his accompanying
delegation. The meeting was attended by Head of the General Intelligence
Service, Major General Abbas Kamel.
The meeting
addressed regional developments, with a focus on achieving stability in the
Middle East amidst the crisis in Gaza and the escalating tensions in the
region. Discussions also touched on various African issues, counter terrorism
efforts, and updates on international situations, notably in Ukraine and
Afghanistan.
Furthermore, the
meeting stressed the importance of reaching a fair and comprehensive settlement
to the Palestinian issue and the establishment of a Palestinian state along the
1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, to ensure peace and stability
in the Middle East.
Both sides
reiterated their commitment to continue consultations and coordination on
various issues, aiming to achieve the common interests of both countries and
their friendly peoples, reflecting their distinguished historical relations.
Source: The Egyptian
Gazette
