Joint press conference held by Sisi, Macron in Cairo
King holds trilateral summit on Gaza with Egyptian, French presidents
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday held a trilateral summit in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron, to discuss the grave developments taking place in Gaza.
At the summit, hosted by the Egyptian president, the leaders called on the international community to push for a cessation to Israel's war on Gaza, to reinstate the ceasefire and implement all its phases, and to resume the flow of sufficient humanitarian aid to stop the deepening crisis faced by Gazans.
His Majesty warned that continued Israeli attacks on Gaza undermine all diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to end the crisis, and threaten to plunge the entire region into chaos.
The King stressed the need to reach regional calm and work towards finding a political horizon to achieve just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution, which guarantees the security and stability of Palestinians, Israelis, and the entire region.
His Majesty commended Egypt's positions, led by President Al Sisi, in support of Arab causes, particularly the Palestinian cause.
The King also praised France's support for the ceasefire in Gaza and its support for the Arab plan for the reconstruction of the Strip.
His Majesty reiterated Jordan's rejection of the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, warning of the danger of continuing unilateral measures against Palestinians in the West Bank, as well as violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
The King and the Egyptian president also commended France's position in support of settling the Palestinian issue and rejecting the displacement of Palestinians from their land, stressing the importance of concerted international efforts, particularly by European Union countries, including France, to support the Arab plan for the rebuilding and recovery of Gaza.
The three leaders emphasised the importance of a political path leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as lasting peace and security in the region, and an end to escalation of the conflict.
For his part, the French president noted the importance of Jordan and Egypt's positions in support of Palestinian rights, stressing France's readiness to do everything necessary to restore calm and reach a political settlement to the Palestinian issue.
The Jordanian delegation to the summit included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan's Ambassador to Egypt Amjad Adaileh.
Prior to the summit, His Majesty and President Al Sisi held a meeting during which they reviewed bilateral relations and emphasised continued coordination on issues of mutual concern in service to the interests of both countries and Arab causes.
The King also met with President Macron, where they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and promote global security and stability.
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Macron reiterates France's stance against "Israeli" strikes in Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of stabilizing conditions in Egypt amid a turbulent and unstable environment.
Macron reiterated France's position against the ongoing strikes by the "Israeli" forces in Gaza and called for a ceasefire and the release of the "Israeli" captives.
He also expressed France's commitment to the sovereignty and stability of Lebanon, emphasizing the need to respect the ceasefire.
Macron reiterated France's position against the displacement of any people and rejected the annexation of Gaza and the West Bank, reaffirming France's support for the reconstruction plan for Gaza.
He stated his belief that political responses are the only way to achieve security and peace in the region.
In the context of regional issues, the French President stressed the importance of maintaining the security of navigation in the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, and he announced France's support for a comprehensive political transition in Syria that includes all segments of the Syrian population.
Macron noted that France is working with partners to maintain stability in Sudan.
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Sisi calls for return to Gaza ceasefire, rejects Palestinian displacement
During a press conference, the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, announced the elevation of relations between Cairo and Paris to the level of strategic partnership, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the two countries in combating illegal immigration.
Sisi pointed out the need to return to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and rejected any calls for the displacement of Palestinians from their land. He stressed that achieving peace and stability in the Middle East will remain elusive as long as the Palestinian issue remains unresolved.
Regarding the Syrian situation, Sisi affirmed the necessity of ending the Israeli Occupation of Syrian territories and reaching a comprehensive political settlement that includes all parties, underlining the importance of preserving Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He explained that tensions in the Red Sea region have negatively impacted the revenues of the Suez Canal, noting that Egypt has lost approximately USD 7 billion during the year 2024.
The Egyptian President reiterated the importance of returning to a ceasefire in Gaza, ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid, and releasing detainees.
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