President Sisi highlights significance of ongoing negotiations between Iran, US
CAIRO – 2 June 2025: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi highlighted on Monday the significance of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, during meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Cairo.
Sisi emphasized Egypt's stance rejecting the expansion of conflict within the region, along with the necessity of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and the necessity of restoring normal navigation in Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea region.
During the meeting that was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Major General Hassan Rashad, Head of the General Intelligence Service, Iranian Foreign Minister conveyed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's greetings and appreciation to President Sisi, who valued this gesture.
Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing the current path to explore prospects for joint development of relations between Cairo and Tehran.
Presidency official Spokesperson, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, added that the meeting addressed the rapid developments in the region, with the President affirming Egypt's position rejecting the expansion of the conflict.
The meeting focused on the rapid developments in the region, as President Sisi underscored Egypt's steadfast stance rejecting the expansion of conflict.
The President reiterated the imperative of de- escalation in order to prevent a slide into a full-fledged regional war, which would have severe repercussions for the security and resources of all countries and peoples in the region.
The Iranian Foreign Araghchi, commended Egypt's pivotal role in reinstating regional stability, affirming his country's commitment to further enhancing consultations between the two countries during the coming period.
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