Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss recent developments in the Middle East, with particular focus on the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, recently brokered in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh.
According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the Cypriot president expressed his country’s full support for the agreement and praised Egypt’s crucial role in facilitating the negotiations. He also commended the personal efforts of President El-Sisi in reaching a breakthrough after months of intense diplomatic activity.
During the call, President El-Sisi outlined the key elements of the agreement, which include a cessation of hostilities, the release of hostages and detainees, ensuring the safe entry of humanitarian aid, and laying the groundwork for the reconstruction of Gaza. He stressed that Egypt had worked tirelessly over the past two years, in close coordination with Qatar and the United States, to put an end to the war and alleviate the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Palestinians.
President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of the full implementation of all provisions of the agreement, underscoring the need for robust international guarantees. He advocated for the deployment of international forces within Gaza to help stabilize the situation and called for the agreement to be endorsed by the United Nations Security Council to provide it with the necessary international legitimacy.
In recognition of the diplomatic milestone, President El-Sisi extended an invitation to President Christodoulides to attend a special ceremony in Sharm El-Sheikh to mark the formal signing of the ceasefire agreement. The Egyptian president also announced Egypt’s intention to host an international conference focused on early recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, a proposal warmly welcomed by the Cypriot leader.
Beyond the immediate regional concerns, the two presidents also reviewed the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Cyprus. They discussed avenues for expanding cooperation in a range of fields including politics, trade, investment, tourism, construction, and agriculture. The conversation built upon the momentum of their previous summit held in January 2026, with both sides agreeing to deepen collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
President Christodoulides reaffirmed Cyprus’s continued support for Egypt within the European Union, highlighting the strategic importance of the relationship between the two Mediterranean nations.
The call underscored the shared vision of both leaders for regional stability, the importance of coordinated international action in the Middle East, and the enduring partnership between Cairo and Nicosia.
