Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received a phone call last night (Wednesday) from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. During the call, both leaders emphasized their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations across all sectors and enhancing ongoing coordination and consultation on regional and international issues of mutual concern, according to the “German News Agency.”
The spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, stated that the conversation included discussions on the latest developments in the Middle East. Both leaders agreed on the importance of exerting all possible efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the region and to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been ongoing for nearly a year.
In this context, President Sisi stressed the critical role of the international community in ensuring a decisive and effective political will to reach the desired ceasefire agreement, exchange of hostages and detainees, and positive responsiveness to mediator efforts. He also emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive political process that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution, in accordance with relevant international legitimacy resolutions, to achieve sustainable stability in the region.
The spokesperson added that President Sisi and Chancellor Scholz agreed to continue their consultation and coordination on efforts to restore peace and stability in the region. Chancellor Scholz praised Egypt’s intensive and sincere efforts to defuse the crisis and halt the war, expressing his appreciation for Egypt’s ongoing efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. He also affirmed the shared vision of both countries on the necessity of ensuring adequate relief aid reaches the region to address the humanitarian catastrophe facing the people of Gaza.
