The Presidency
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s full support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, stability, and territorial integrity and emphasized Cairo’s support for the Lebanese state’s efforts to extend the authority of national institutions throughout all Lebanese territory. The President noted Egypt’s intensified diplomatic efforts at the regional and international levels to avert Lebanon from the repercussions of the ongoing escalation in the region, stemming from Egypt’s conviction of the importance of Arab and international support for Lebanon at this critical time.
The Lebanese president expressed his deep appreciation for Egypt’s steadfast positions and its continued support for Lebanon, as well as its keeness to maintain Lebanon’s security and stability. This reflects the deep-rooted historical relations between the two countries and peoples.
President Aoun briefed President El-Sisi on the Lebanese state’s efforts to consolidate weapons and strengthen state authority, in addition to the humanitarian challenges resulting from the ongoing war.
The President expressed Egypt’s support for Lebanon in facing these circumstances, stressing Cairo’s readiness to provide the necessary relief assistance to address the consequences of the displacement crisis resulting from the military operations.
