CAIRO – 20 May 2021: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed to US President Joe Biden, during their first phone call on Thursday, the need for international efforts to contain the grave escalation in the Palestinian territories. Egypt has carried out diplomatic and political efforts to reach ceasefire in Palestine in cooperation with other partners. Sisi affirmed Egypt’s unwavering stance highlighting the need for a thorough and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Biden voiced appreciation for Sisi’s tireless efforts along with other parties to achieve security and stability in the whole region, hailing these efforts as wise and balanced. Biden said the US administration relies on Egypt’s role in contributing to contain the current escalation and halt violence.

Source: Egypt Today May 20, 2021 18:45 UTC