The Presidency
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the call discussed the current regional developments. President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s categorical rejection of Iranian attacks on Arab countries.
The President reiterated Egypt’s full support for the security and sovereignty of Arab states and the necessity of ending the war and pursuing peaceful solutions that preserve the resources of peoples and achieve stability in the region.
For his part, the Greek Prime Minister agreed with President El-Sisi’s views, warning of the negative consequences of the ongoing war on regional stability and the global economy. He also affirmed his country’s keenness, given its current membership in the UN Security Council, to leverage Egypt’s insights to avoid further escalation.
The call further touched on the developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. President El-Sisi stressed the necessity of implementing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip in its entirety, including the entry of sufficient humanitarian aid without obstacles, and the commencement of early recovery and the reconstruction process in Gaza.
The call also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Greece. President El-Sisi expressed appreciation for the continuous progress in the diverse relations between the two countries.
The President emphasized the importance of intensifying coordination both bilaterally and on regional issues of mutual interest, particularly in light of current developments.
The Greek Prime Minister expressed his pride in the momentum witnessed in relations between the two countries and his appreciation for the President’s efforts in this regard. At the conclusion of the call, both sides agreed to continue and amplify political consultations and coordination at various levels during the coming period.
