President El-Sisi, King Hamad of Bahrain discuss regional developments, Gaza ceasefire - Foreign Affairs
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed on Tuesday regional developments including the Gaza ceasefire agreement with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in a telephone call, the Egyptian Presidency announced.
According to the Egyptian Presidency, El-Sisi briefed Hamad on ongoing efforts to fully implement the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
This includes the exchange of hostages and detainees and the delivery of humanitarian aid to alleviate the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The Egyptian President further underscored the urgent need for Gaza's reconstruction and the importance of a unified Arab position in supporting lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
King Hamad commended Egypt's pivotal role in brokering the ceasefire agreement and stressed the need for its full implementation.
He also highlighted the imperative of launching a political process that leads to a comprehensive and permanent peace agreement to secure long-term regional stability.
Additionally, the leaders discussed developments in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, and Sudan, reaffirming their commitment to promoting stability in these countries and avoiding further conflicts.
Both leaders also emphasized the importance of enhancing Egyptian-Bahraini bilateral cooperation across various fields, particularly in the economic and investment sectors.
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