Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asserted the fundamental link between the stability and security of the region and the international recognition of a Palestinian state based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This statement reaffirms Egypt’s longstanding commitment to a two-state solution and its pivotal role in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
President Sisi’s comments came during a meeting with Hungarian President Katalin Novák, on her first visit to Egypt. He highlighted Egypt’s efforts from the onset of the crisis to achieving a humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip. Sisi emphasized the importance of a permanent ceasefire and the need to deliver maximum relief aid to the residents of Gaza, addressing their living needs and alleviating the immense human suffering experienced there. He also stressed the necessity of preventing the conflict from spreading to the West Bank.
President Novák appreciated Egypt’s role in maintaining stability and peace in the Middle East. She expressed Hungary’s appreciation for Egypt’s continuous efforts in resolving regional crises and its active participation in relevant international forums.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of de-escalation, condemned the targeting of civilians, and rejected forced displacement. They also highlighted the importance of preventing the expansion of the conflict regionally.
Egypt’s active involvement in seeking resolutions to Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aligns with its historical role as a mediator in the region. President Sisi’s stance on the Palestinian state and the call for international recognition reflect Egypt’s strategic approach to regional stability and its commitment to a peaceful resolution of longstanding conflicts.
