President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call on Tuesday evening from U.S. President Joe Biden.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shinawy, the official spokesperson for the presidency, stated that the call focused on the intensive mediation efforts being carried out by Egypt, the United States, and Qatar to reach an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of prisoners and detainees. The two presidents reviewed the latest developments in the related negotiations and emphasized the importance of the concerned parties committing to overcoming obstacles and showing the necessary flexibility to reach an agreement.
Ambassador El-Shinawy further stated that the president stressed the urgent need to reach an immediate ceasefire agreement in order to put an end to the severe humanitarian suffering of citizens in the sector, allow for the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid, and avoid the repercussions of expanding the conflict, along with its potentially grave consequences.
The official spokesperson also noted that the two presidents emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and the United States in all fields, especially given the strategic relations between the two countries. President Sisi also expressed his sincere wishes for President Biden's success in his future endeavors as his term is set to end on January 20, 2025.
