El-Sisi welcomes Macron's pledge to recognise Palestinian state - Foreign Affairs
Macron said on Thursday that France would move to recognise Palestinian statehood at a United Nations meeting in September.
El-Sisi said the move goes in line with French efforts to advance a two-state solution, which he described as the only viable path to fulfilling the aspirations of both Palestinians and Israelis for peaceful coexistence.
He stressed that such a resolution was essential for lasting regional stability, according to a statement released by the Egyptian presidency.
Meanwhile, both leaders agreed on the urgent need for a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue, per international legitimacy resolutions, the statement added.
The call also covered Egypt's ongoing mediation efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the exchange of hostages and detainees, with Macron reiterating his country's support for the Egyptian strives in this respect.
Furthermore, Presidents El-Sisi and Macron underscored the importance of delivering sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza's population.
El-Sisi also expressed Egypt's support for a joint French-Saudi initiative to hold a high-level international conference on resolving the Palestinian issue.
The conference is expected to take place in New York this July.
Strengthening Egypt-France Relations
The two leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral ties, building on the momentum of Macron's recent visit to Cairo in April.
During his three-day trip, the French president visited Cairo's historic Khan el-Khalili market and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
He also attended a trilateral summit with President El-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II to discuss the war in Gaza.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation in the economic, trade, and investment sectors.
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