Sisi meets head of the World Jewish Congress

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi yesterday stressed the importance of upholding the ceasefire agreement in the region, stressing the urgency of beginning Gaza’s reconstruction while safeguarding its residents from displacement.

Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, in the presence of Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt’s General Intelligence.

The meeting focused on ways to restore stability in the Middle East.

The discussions reviewed Egypt’s efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, including the exchange of captives and prisoners and the facilitation of humanitarian aid into the ٍStrip, according to presidential spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy.

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In this context, the president of the World Jewish Congress expressed appreciation for Egypt’s serious efforts to restore regional stability.

Al-Sisi stressed the need for all parties to act responsibly to ensure the ceasefire is upheld, warning that the continuation or expansion of the conflict would harm all sides without exception. He reiterated that establishing a Palestinian state based on the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the only guarantee for lasting peace.

President Sisi emphasised the importance of beginning Gaza’s reconstruction while ensuring that its residents are not displaced from their land. He highlighted that Egypt is devising a comprehensive plan in this regard.

For his part, the president of the World Jewish Congress expressed his support for Al-Sisi’s statements and affirmed his keenness to continue consultations with Egypt on various issues, acknowledging its leading role in achieving peace in the Middle East and its efforts to enhance regional stability.

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