In the details, the Egyptian presidential spokesman, Ahmed Fahmy, said that the two sides confirmed during the phone call that Egypt and Germany are looking forward to strengthening bilateral relations in all fields, as well as enhancing coordination and continuous consultation on regional and international issues of common interest.
Fahmy added that the call also discussed developments in the Middle East, where they agreed on the importance of making all possible efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the region, and to put an end to the war in the Gaza Strip that has been going on for nearly a year.
Al-Sisi stressed the importance of the international community playing a decisive and effective role in ensuring the availability of political will to achieve the desired agreement for a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages and detainees, and to respond positively to the efforts of mediators.
He also stressed the need for a comprehensive political path that would establish an independent Palestinian state on the basis of the two-state solution in accordance with relevant international legitimacy resolutions, in order to achieve sustainable stability in the region.
The two sides also agreed to continue consultation and coordination on efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.
For his part, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised Egypt’s intensive efforts to try to defuse the crisis and stop the war, expressing his appreciation for Egypt’s ongoing efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
In conclusion, Scholz stressed the agreement of the two sides on the necessity of ensuring the access of relief aid in sufficient quantities to address the humanitarian disaster experienced by the people of the Gaza Strip.
Source: Egyptian media
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2024-08-29 17:14:53