The subject of the demarcation of the marine zones in East Mediterraneandevelopments in Libya and Gaza were discussed in a long telephone conversation that the Greek Prime Minister had today Kyriakos Mitsotakis with the Egyptian president Abdel Fatah al -Sisi.
According to the official announcement by the Egyptian government, the telephone conversation concerned developments in strategic and distinguished bilateral relations between Egypt and Greece. Both sides have confirmed their interest in further strengthening and promoting bilateral cooperation mechanisms, in particular in the sectors of economics, trade, investment, energy, electrical interconnection, and the fight against illegal immigration.
The telephone conversation also concerned the current regional situation. During the telephone conversation, Egypt’s uninterrupted efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement at the Gauze stripthe liberation of hostages and prisoners and to ensure the urgent tradition of humanitarian aid.
President al-Sisi emphasized the need to begin the process of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip shortly after the ceasefire, confirming Egypt’s steady position that rejects the Palestinian displacement of their land.
The Egyptian president, according to the official announcement, also stressed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with the capital of East Jerusalem, according to international legitimacy resolutions, is the only way to achieve constant peace and stability in the Middle East.
The telephone conversation also covered developments in Libya. Both sides emphasized the need to maintain peace and stability in Libya and continuing the promotion of the political process, which will lead to the establishment of a single government responsible for organizing simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.
In addition, the telephone conversation also touched the issue of maritime border demarcation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and co -operation to achieve growth and prosperity for the peoples of the region.
Finally, Al-Sisi also confirmed Egypt’s steadfast commitment to the protection of religious sanctuaries in its territory, including the monastery of St. Catherine, given its deep religious and historical value.