Synopsis
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation focused on regional issues, with significant attention given to the Gaza Strip situation and the importance of international cooperation for peace.Key Takeaways
- Discussion on Gaza ceasefire efforts.
- Importance of humanitarian aid flow to Gaza.
- Need for international collaboration for stability.
- Review of Syria's unity and territorial integrity.
- Focus on regional stability in Lebanon, Sudan, and Libya.
Cairo, Jan 22 (NationPress) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, engaged in a conversation regarding regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip.
During a phone call on Tuesday, Sisi highlighted the initiatives undertaken by Egypt since October 2023 in collaboration with Qatar and the United States aimed at achieving a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, as stated by the Egyptian Presidency.
Sisi underlined that the recently established Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage release agreement is a critical element for re-establishing peace in the region, pointing out the ongoing Egyptian endeavors to guarantee its execution and facilitate the unobstructed provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza in adequate amounts, as noted in the statement.
He emphasized the necessity for unified international efforts to ensure the agreement's implementation, paving the way for a political process aligned with the two-state solution in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions, which is the sole route towards enduring security and stability in the region, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
In response, Putin expressed his continuous commitment to communicate and coordinate with Sisi, recognizing Egypt's vital role in achieving the ceasefire agreement and its persistent efforts to uphold regional stability and security, as mentioned in the statement.
The statement also indicated that the two leaders reviewed the situation in Syria, where Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to maintaining Syria's unity, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, alongside the necessity for regional and international initiatives to restore stability in Syria.
They further discussed developments in Lebanon, efforts to stabilize Sudan and Libya, as well as updates regarding the ongoing Ukraine crisis, according to the statement.
