Al-Sisi made the remarks during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which addressed the latest regional and international developments, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. During the call, Al-Sisi outlined Egypt’s ongoing efforts to defuse tensions and safeguard regional security in coordination with regional partners, reaffirming Cairo’s firm support for the security and sovereignty of Arab states. The two leaders also reviewed the economic repercussions of the conflict, stressing the urgency of containing escalation and restoring stability. For his part, Putin commended Egypt’s role in supporting regional stability and expressed Russia’s readiness to continue coordination with Cairo to reach a comprehensive settlement. The call also touched on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with Al-Sisi reiterating Egypt’s support for a political resolution and expressing readiness to contribute to mediation efforts.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 31, 2026 20:19 UTC