President Sisi to WFP Executive Director: Egypt is deeply concerned regarding deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza

CAIRO – 4 November 2023: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Cindy McCain on Saturday, and discussed regional dossiers, primarily developments in the situation in the Gaza Strip

The WFP Executive Director extended gratitude to Egypt for its key and leading role in support of the people in Gaza, through direct Egyptian assistance or its coordination of the aid provided by international parties, including the WFP as well as other relevant UN organizations, said Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy in a statement.

President El-Sisi underscored Egypt’s deep concern regarding the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Strip.

The President reviewed the massive efforts exerted by Egypt around the clock to ensure the delivery of the greatest amount of aid possible to meet the real needs of the people of the Gaza Strip while continuing Its endeavors with the various regional and international actors to push toward reaching an immediate ceasefire.

President El-Sisi reiterated the imperative need to revive the political path based on the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, in accordance with the adopted international references.

The meeting tackled the outstanding and extended cooperation relations between Egypt and the WFP and confirmed mutual commitment to enhancing relations, notably in light of the adoption of the new country plan between Egypt and the WFP for the period 2023-2028.

President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of Egypt's accords to food security and nutrition issues at the national level, particularly with regard to school feeding programs as well as the ‘Decent Life’ and ‘Takaful & Karama’ projects, which contribute to achieving food security through the development of the Egyptian villages and securing livelihood for millions of Egyptians.

The WFP Executive Director noted that she follows up and appreciates the aforementioned projects that are considered successful models from which other countries can benefit.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.