Egypt’s Sisi: Strengthening Ties and Pursuing Peace
In a series of recent meetings, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi underscored the importance of building upon the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh summit to achieve lasting peace and stability. The discussions focused on key areas, including the situation in Gaza, international cooperation, and strategic partnerships with Germany and Hungary.
Focus on Gaza and Reconstruction
President Sisi emphasized the necessity of solidifying the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the smooth flow of humanitarian aid. He also highlighted the urgency of accelerating the reconstruction process in the region. Egypt is looking forward to closely coordinating with Germany in preparation for the international conference on early recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, scheduled for November 2025.
Strategic Partnerships and Bilateral Relations
During his meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President Sisi expressed his appreciation for Germany’s participation in the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, highlighting the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations. The leaders discussed strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and Germany, particularly in political, military, and security domains, as well as economic and investment cooperation. The focus also extended to collaboration in education, transportation, and the energy sector, including new and renewable energy sources.
President Sisi also met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, welcoming his participation in the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Both leaders acknowledged the growing momentum in bilateral relations, particularly since the upgrading of relations to a strategic partnership in February 2023. They also discussed the importance of the Egyptian-European relations, especially in light of the first Egyptian-European summit held recently in Brussels. They also addressed the situation in Gaza, efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis, and combating illegal immigration.
Commitment to Peace and Stability
Both presidents reiterated that the two-state solution remains the only path toward achieving lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. President Sisi also highlighted Egypt’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region and Africa. The leaders also touched on the developments of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, with President Sisi reaffirming Egypt’s special relations with both Russia and Ukraine, and its commitment to a peaceful resolution.
These discussions reflect Egypt’s commitment to fostering international cooperation, addressing key regional issues, and strengthening strategic partnerships to achieve sustainable development and shared prosperity. The meetings underscore Egypt’s pivotal role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and Africa.
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