Leaders from Egypt and Indonesia Discuss Gaza Conflict and Strategic Partnership
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Synopsis
Cairo's President al-Sisi and Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto discussed the Gaza conflict and elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
Key Takeaways
- Meeting in Cairo between Egyptian and Indonesian leaders.
- Focus on Gaza conflict and ceasefire mediation.
- Strategic partnership established between nations.
- Trade between Egypt and Indonesia increased significantly.
- Emphasis on defense cooperation amid global challenges.
Cairo, April 13 (NationPress) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi engaged in discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who was visiting Cairo. They reviewed the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip and aimed to enhance their bilateral relations into a strategic partnership, as stated by the Egyptian presidency.
Sisi updated Prabowo on Egypt's initiatives to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate humanitarian assistance for the affected residents, according to a report by Xinhua news agency.
Both leaders stressed the importance of initiating the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip without displacing its inhabitants, aspiring for a comprehensive and lasting resolution based on the principles of international legitimacy, as noted by the Egyptian presidency.
They expressed hopes that this resolution would lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem designated as its capital.
Sisi and Prabowo also addressed the enhancement of their bilateral relations.
The two presidents signed a declaration to elevate their relations to the status of a strategic partnership, discussing various methods to fortify ties to fulfill the aspirations of their respective populations, as reported in the statement.
As per data from Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), trade between Egypt and Indonesia soared to $1.7 billion in 2024, a rise from $1.6 billion in 2023. Egyptian exports to Indonesia amounted to $151 million, which is an increase from $137 million the prior year, while imports from Indonesia grew to $1.6 billion from $1.5 billion.
The discussions also addressed boosting defense collaboration through training, capacity building, and the exchange of expertise, especially in response to the regional and global challenges that necessitate closer cooperation among allied nations.
They further explored avenues to enhance defense cooperation amid the escalating regional and international challenges.
