Egypt and Kuwait affirm a ceasefire in Gaza

El-Sisi and Kuwaiti Crown Prince

 

El-Sisi and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Reaffirm Ceasefire in Gaza and Prevent Displacement

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti Crown Prince, stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire and the exchange of hostages and detainees in Gaza.

Both sides emphasized the importance of full access for humanitarian aid and the commencement of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip in accordance with the Arab Peace Plan. They emphasized their rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their land and the importance of continuing international efforts aimed at reviving a serious political process leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The Egyptian presidency stated that the meeting between El-Sisi and the Kuwaiti Crown Prince addressed developments in the regional situation, developments in Syria, regional and international efforts to resolve the Yemeni crisis, and support stability in Sudan.

Achieving Security and Stability

The Egyptian Presidency also confirmed that the Crown Prince of Kuwait praised Egypt's efforts to support security and stability in the region, noting the Kuwaiti side's hope that this visit would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, reflecting the close ties that unite them.

It was reported that El-Sisi praised Kuwait's efforts to develop the economy in accordance with Vision 2035, expressing his hope for increasing trade and investment exchange between the two countries.

The Egyptian President also met on Tuesday with Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Acting Prime Minister of Kuwait. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations and leveraging the comparative advantages of the two countries, which would contribute to strengthening the partnership.

The Egyptian President expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome, which reflects the deep-rooted relations between Egypt and Kuwait, stressing Egypt's continued commitment to strengthening cooperation with Kuwait in all fields.

El-Sisi praised the active role played by the Egyptian community in supporting the development process in Kuwait, reflecting the close ties between the two brotherly countries.