Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from his Finnish counterpart, Alexander Stubb, to discuss the complex situations in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as ways to enhance bilateral relations between Cairo and Helsinki. During the call, El-Sisi stressed the importance of all parties committing to implementing a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid. He also emphasized that the only way to achieve lasting peace in the region is to pave the way for a genuine political process that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
El-Sisi highlighted Egypt's efforts, in coordination with regional and international parties, to reduce current regional tensions and encourage all parties to allow for dialogue and understanding to reach a political consensus that ends the current crisis and prevents further instability in the region. He also noted that Egypt is working to facilitate a political solution to the crisis and reduce escalation. The Finnish President expressed appreciation for Egypt's efforts to facilitate a political solution to the crisis and reduce escalation.
The two leaders agreed on the importance of quickly starting the reconstruction phase of the Gaza Strip. They also discussed the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian war, emphasizing the need for urgent work to reach a comprehensive political solution to end the crisis. The Egyptian President and his Finnish counterpart reviewed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including economic, trade, and investment ties.
According to the Egyptian Presidency's spokesperson, Ambassador Mohamed Al-Shinawy, the two leaders agreed on the importance of continuing to upgrade bilateral relations and develop joint cooperation between Egypt and Finland. The Finnish President expressed his agreement with El-Sisi on the need to support the efforts of mediators to create an environment for a political settlement to the crisis and spare the Middle East and the world from the repercussions of instability.
El-Sisi and Stubb also reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Egyptian President emphasized the need for a two-state solution, based on international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative. He also noted that Egypt is committed to working with regional and international partners to achieve a lasting peace in the region.
The phone call between El-Sisi and Stubb reflects the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Finland, as well as their shared commitment to achieving peace and stability in the region. The two leaders emphasized the importance of continued communication and coordination to address the complex challenges facing the Middle East.
The Egyptian President's call for dialogue to end the current crisis comes amid ongoing efforts by Egypt and other regional and international parties to reduce tensions and achieve a lasting peace in the region. The situation in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remain a major challenge to achieving peace and stability in the region.
Key points
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasizes need for dialogue to achieve lasting peace in the region
- El-Sisi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb agree on importance of supporting mediators' efforts to achieve political settlement to crisis
- Egypt and Finland commit to enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields, including economic, trade, and investment ties
