CAIRO, Jul 27 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, yesterday, discussed mediation efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, during a phone call with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, the Egyptian presidency said, in a statement.
The two leaders stressed the importance of ensuring the delivery of adequate and appropriate humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
They also emphasised the necessity of reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.
Sisi welcomed Macron’s recent announcement of France’s intention to officially recognise the State of Palestine, during the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in Sept, saying that, the decision is part of France’s efforts “to implement the two-state solution.”
Sisi also reaffirmed Egypt’s support for a French-Saudi initiative, aimed at organising a high-level international conference, on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue, scheduled to be held in New York later this month.
Macron, for his part, expressed his country’s full support for Egypt’s mediation efforts, according to the statement.
The Israeli military campaign in Gaza, since Oct, 2023, have left more than 59,000 Palestinians killed and over 143,000 injured, according to Gaza’s health authorities.– NNN-MENA
