The Presidency
Today, President El-Sisi received a phone call from France’s President, Emmanuel Macron. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two Presidents discussed issues pertinent to bilateral relations.
They expressed satisfaction at the outstanding level of cooperation between the two countries, particularly after President Macron’s historic visit to Egypt in April 2025, during which the two sides promoted their bilateral relations to the level of Strategic Partnership.
The two Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to fully implementing this partnership, emphasizing their dedication to enhancing bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, notably expanding French investments in Egypt and boosting French companies’ involvement in Egyptian economic projects.
President El-Sisi and President Macron also discussed regional developments, primarily the Palestinian cause. President El-Sisi lauded France’s position in support of the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights. The President also reviewed Egypt’s persistent efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, exchange hostages and detainees and ensure delivery of humanitarian aid and relief into the sector.
President El-Sisi underscored Egypt’s support for the Conference on a Peace Settlement and the Implementation of the two-state Solution, which is scheduled to convene in New York this month. The President reiterated that the establishment of a Palestinian State along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the only path to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.
French President Macron expressed appreciation for Egypt’s role in reinforcing regional security and for its efforts to restore stability in the region. He affirmed his support for all Egyptian initiatives aimed at ending the war in Gaza and resolving the humanitarian crisis there.
France’s President commended efforts exerted on the official and popular levels, which he noted during his visit to Egypt, to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, particularly in delivering humanitarian aid and providing medical care for injured and ill Palestinians.
During their call, the two Presidents confirmed the importance of continuing coordination between Egypt and France on regional issues of mutual concern so as to contribute to enhancing regional security and restoring stability in the region.
