Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi congratulated in a phone call Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on forming the new government, expressing hopes for its success in fulfilling the aspirations of the Palestinian people, the Egyptian presidency announced.
President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's continuous commitment to providing all forms of support to the Palestinian people and leadership.
President Abbas announced the new Palestinian government in a presidential decree on Thursday.
The new Palestinian government was sworn in on Sunday in Ramallah.
The two leaders discussed the latest developments, Egypt’s efforts to increase humanitarian aid flow into Gaza.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
