CAIRO – 26 January 2024: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi received a phone call from US President Joe Biden. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the two presidents discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and confirmed the strategic partnership between the two countries. The call also touched on the situation in the Middle East, mainly the war in the Gaza Strip. US President Biden lauded the key role played by Egypt and its positive efforts on all tracks related to the current crisis and stressed the US’ appreciation for the Egyptian positions in support of stability in the region. He affirmed the support of the United States for Egypt’s tireless efforts to provide access to humanitarian aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip.

Source: Egypt Today January 26, 2024 20:22 UTC