Egyptian President El-Sisi Speaks with US President Biden on Israeli war on Gaza

CAIRO – 30 April 2024: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from US President Joe Biden on Monday to discuss the ongoing talks between Hamas and Israel to reach a ceasefire and a prisoner swap agreement

The call touched on the latest developments regarding the ongoing negotiations and Egypt's efforts to achieve calm in the Gaza Strip, reach a ceasefire, and exchange captives, said Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, in a statement on Monday evening.

They stressed the danger of a military escalation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, as it would add catastrophic dimensions to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the sector, as well as its effects on the region's security and stability.

President El-Sisi stressed the necessity of full and adequate access to humanitarian aid, reviewing the intensive Egyptian efforts in this regard. The two presidents also stressed the necessity of working to prevent the expansion of the conflict and reaffirmed the importance of the two-state solution as the means to achieve security, peace, and stability in the region.

The two presidents confirmed the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States and the continuation of joint action to strengthen bilateral cooperation at various levels.