President Sisi congratulates Lebanese president Joseph Aoun on his election

CAIRO – 9 January 2025: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi extended his warm congratulations to the Lebanese president Joseph Aoun on his election during a phone call on Thursday.

Sisi confirmed Egypt's belief in the Lebanese president's ability to lead the country during the critical juncture that Lebanon and the region are going through and to achieve the aspirations of the Lebanese people.

President Sisi looked forward to meeting President Aoun soon to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries, Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said.

The President stressed that Egypt would always support Lebanon and its sovereignty, and expressed its readiness ready to provide assistance and all means of support to Lebanon to ensure its stability and enhance its ability to face challenges, in order for Lebanon to begin a new phase marked by security and stability.

The Lebanese president expressed appreciation for Egypt's supportive role for Lebanon and its people and valued the historical fraternal relations that bind the two countries. The Lebanese president stressed his keenness to strengthen ties between the two peoples and achieve their common aspirations.