Meeting Between Egyptian President and Italian Foreign Minister on Bilateral Relations and Regional Matters
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Synopsis
On April 25, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani discussed enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional issues, including illegal immigration and the Gaza situation. Both leaders emphasized cooperation in various sectors and Egypt's role in mediating peace efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Strengthening bilateral ties between Egypt and Italy.
- Focus on economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
- Collaboration against illegal immigration.
- Support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
- Commitment to regional stability and sovereignty.
Cairo, April 25 (NationPress) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi engaged in discussions with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties and tackle urgent regional challenges.
As per a statement issued by the Egyptian presidency on Thursday, the talks emphasized enhancing cooperation across vital sectors, notably in economics, trade, and investment.
The agenda also included discussions about collaborative efforts against illegal immigration and the importance of supporting Egypt in these initiatives, the statement noted.
The discussions extended to the current situation in the Gaza Strip, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
The meeting highlighted the need for cooperation between the two nations in tackling illegal immigration and ensuring support for Egypt, which has successfully prevented any boats carrying illegal migrants from departing its shores since 2016, all while hosting around 9.5 million foreigners displaced by regional crises.
The two leaders also deliberated on the developments in Gaza, reviewing Egypt's ongoing mediation efforts aimed at establishing a ceasefire, facilitating the release of hostages and detainees, and ensuring the flow of essential humanitarian assistance, as stated by Presidency Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed el-Shennawy.
President Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's unwavering stance against the forced displacement of Palestinians and any attempts to undermine the Palestinian cause.
Egypt reiterated its commitment to mediating a ceasefire, enabling the exchange of hostages and detainees, and facilitating humanitarian aid delivery. The statement strongly condemned the displacement of Palestinians and any efforts to dissolve their cause.
Minister Tajani expressed Italy's gratitude for Egypt's mediation efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing Italy's support for Egypt's proposed recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza, which has received extensive backing from Arab and Islamic nations.
Additionally, the discussions covered developments in Syria, Libya, and Sudan, maritime security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the nuclear negotiations involving Iran and the US.
Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to the stability, sovereignty, and unity of neighboring regions.
Tajani praised Egypt's significant efforts to restore regional stability and reiterated Italy's dedication to ongoing consultation and coordination with Egypt on mutual concerns.
