Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed the depth of strategic relations between Egypt and the United States, emphasizing their significance in light of the regional crises threatening the security and stability of the entire area. This situation necessitates increased cooperation and regular consultation between Egypt and the United States to mitigate these dangers, particularly in the context of combating terrorism and extremist ideology, aiming to achieve security and stability in the region.
This statement came during President El-Sisi's meeting yesterday with Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, in the presence of Abbas Kamel, head of the General Intelligence Service. The official spokesperson for the presidency, Ambassador Bassam Rady, stated that the meeting addressed several topics within the framework of Egyptian-American relations, as well as the peace process in the Middle East and various issues related to combating extremist thought.
Lauder praised the strong ties between Egypt and the United States, expressing his appreciation for Egypt's pivotal role as a cornerstone of security and stability in the Middle East and Africa. He highlighted Egypt's efforts to confront the threat of terrorism and its diligent endeavors to find solutions for various crises in the region, alongside its achievements in economic reform and comprehensive development, which reinforce Egypt's historical role on multiple levels in the area.
Additionally, the official spokesperson noted that the meeting discussed the latest developments in the Middle East peace process, where President El-Sisi stressed the importance of working to resume negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli sides, aiming for a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue based on established international references. He pointed out the ongoing Egyptian efforts to achieve Palestinian reconciliation and stabilize calm in the Gaza Strip, which target preserving the security and stability of the Palestinian people while improving humanitarian, living, and economic conditions in the area.
