Middle East Tensions
El-Sisi welcomed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at Alamain International Airport on Sunday during a fraternal visit, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.
El-Sisi welcomed the UAE leader as a dear guest in his second home, Egypt, underscoring the special place Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the UAE hold among the Egyptian people in light of the deep-rooted and multifaceted ties between the two countries.
A fragile ceasefire pauses the Iran war, but diplomacy now faces a narrow window to prevent a wider regional conflict.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday reiterated their countries’ shared stance on the need for de-escalating regional tensions during a phone call.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates refuted “misinformation” on social media regarding Egyptian deaths due to military actions.
Speaking at a meeting with ministers and heads of industrial and commercial chambers, Madbouly stressed that the state’s proactive measures have strengthened the country’s ability to secure raw materials and meet all production needs, the Cabinet said in a statement.
Egypt has been evacuating citizens stranded in various Arab countries who wish to return to their homeland amid mounting military escalation in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stressed that authorities are following developments around the clock to guarantee the steady flow of essential goods and energy supplies to citizens.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel discussed measures to de-escalate tensions and promote calm amid the ongoing regional developments.
In a phone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, El-Sisi expressed full solidarity with the leadership and people of Bahrain after Iranian attacks targeted Bahraini soil.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Minister of State at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi urged intensified Arab action to help restore regional security and stability.
Sisi welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, stressing the importance of solidifying and adhering to this agreement, especially given the regional escalation that almost plunged the area into chaos and widespread violence.
Sisi and Xi underlined the necessity to prevent the expansion of conflict to avoid a regional war that could have negative repercussions for all parties involved
