Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received an American delegation that included: Senator Christopher Van Hollen and Senator Jeffrey Merkley, members of the Senate from the Democratic Party, in the presence of Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, stated that the meeting comes within the framework of ongoing consultation between Egypt and the United States at various levels, especially in light of the current regional situation, especially in the Gaza Strip.
The American side was keen to listen to the President’s vision of the general context of the current situation, which included stressing the necessity of a ceasefire, the exchange of detainees and prisoners, the implementation of humanitarian aid, and the relief of civilians who have been displaced, while starting a serious path with international consensus for a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue and the establishment of the Palestinian state. Independent.
During the meeting, the two sides also renewed their categorical rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their lands, in addition to the necessity of working to calm the situation in the region in general, in a way that consolidates the foundations of security and stability, at the regional and international levels. The American side praised the historical role played by Egypt in this regard, and its current tireless efforts as a force working for peace, stability and development.
