The Presidency
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the call addressed regional developments. President El-Sisi expressed deep concern regarding the military escalation in the region and the ongoing war in Iran and its serious repercussions. These include rising energy prices and disruptions to supply chains and air and maritime transport, having impacts on Egypt as well as regional and international levels.
The President condemned Iran’s targeting of Arab countries at a time when the Gulf countries and other regional parties have remained keen on de-escalation, seeking a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear file.
President El-Sisi warned of the risks of an expanding conflict that could plunge the entire region into chaos.
The call also tackled the latest developments in the Gaza Strip. Both leaders emphasized the necessity of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement, ensuring the entry of sufficient humanitarian aid without obstruction, and the importance of beginning early recovery and reconstruction efforts. They further reaffirmed their rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land.
The call also touched on the situation in Lebanon. Both sides emphasized the necessity of coordinating efforts, particularly among the Quintet countries (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United States, and France), to prevent full-scale escalation and to stop attacks on Lebanon and its infrastructure. They also stressed continuing support for the Lebanese state and its institutions, particularly the Lebanese Army, to enable it to fulfill its responsibilities in light of recent decisions to limit arms to the state.
The two presidents emphasized the need to resolve crises through peaceful means and to amplify regional and international efforts to contain escalation and prevent further instability in the Middle East.
President Macron expressed his deep appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to contain the current crisis. He underscored his country’s keenness to swiftly restore peace and stability to the region. Both leaders agreed to continue close consultations between their two nations regarding regional issues and ongoing crises.
The call also discussed the distinguished relations between Egypt and France. President El-Sisi praised the significant development of these relations since the announcement of the strategic partnership during President Macron’s visit to Cairo in April 2025. The President said Egypt looked forward to deepening this partnership to serve the interests of both nations.
President Macron valued the fruitful cooperation between the two countries in various fields, stressing the importance of continuing to activate the strategic partnership declaration. In this context, the two presidents discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, industry, transport, and education.
