CAIRO, June 3 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call from European Council President António Costa, during which they stressed the importance of working toward a two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

During the talks, both sides discussed the Gaza situation and regional developments, according to presidential spokesman Mohamed El Shennawy.

Also, they reviewed cooperation and steps to advance the Egypt–EU strategic partnership.

President Sisi presented Egypt’s role in seeking a Gaza ceasefire and a captive-prisoner exchange, and called for more international pressures to stop the war and ensure safe entry of aid into Gaza.

The two sides supported the upcoming peace conference in New York and the expansion of international recognition of Palestine. They rejected any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land.

For his part, Costa expressed the EU’s support for Egypt’s regional efforts and described Egypt as essential to stability in the region. (MENA)

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