Egypt, Greece pledge closer coordination amid regional tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss ongoing regional developments, the Egyptian presidency said.

According to Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, spokesman for the presidency, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s “categorical rejection of Iranian attacks on Arab countries” and reiterated the country’s full support for the security and sovereignty of Arab states.

The president emphasized “the necessity of ending the war and pursuing peaceful solutions that preserve the resources of peoples and achieve stability in the region,” the statement said.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis expressed agreement with El-Sisi’s views, warning of the “negative consequences of the ongoing war on regional stability and the global economy.” He also highlighted Greece’s commitment, as a current member of the UN Security Council, to “leverage Egypt’s insights to avoid further escalation.”

The conversation also addressed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. El-Sisi stressed the importance of implementing “the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip in its entirety, including the entry of sufficient humanitarian aid without obstacles, and the commencement of early recovery and the reconstruction process in Gaza.”

Bilateral relations between Egypt and Greece were also discussed. El-Sisi expressed appreciation for “the continuous progress in the diverse relations between the two countries” and underscored “the importance of intensifying coordination both bilaterally and on regional issues of mutual interest, particularly in light of current developments.”

Mitsotakis conveyed his pride in the momentum of bilateral ties and praised El-Sisi’s efforts in this regard. Both leaders agreed to “continue and amplify political consultations and coordination at various levels during the coming period.”

By Vafa Guliyeva