President Sisi Meets US Delegation to Discuss Regional Peace Initiatives

On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress, led by Representative Tom Cole, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. The meeting was also attended by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel Atty.

According to a statement from the Presidential Spokesperson, the discussions focused on regional developments, with the US delegation seeking President Sisi’s insights on ways to restore peace and stability in the Middle East and prevent the escalation of conflicts into a broader regional war.

President Sisi emphasized the urgent need to end the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon and to push for an immediate ceasefire and the exchange of hostages. He also stressed the importance of delivering large-scale humanitarian aid to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.

The President highlighted Egypt’s collaborative efforts with Qatar and the United States over recent weeks to address the situation. He noted that meaningful progress will require political will from all parties involved and increased pressure from the international community to achieve tangible results in restoring security and paving the way for lasting peace.

During the meeting, the discussion also touched on the two-state solution. President Sisi reiterated Egypt’s long-standing position that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state is the key to defusing regional tensions and advancing sustainable peace and security. He stressed that such a solution would serve the interests of all nations in the region and pave the way for stability, development, and prosperity.

The meeting also reviewed the broader regional landscape and Egypt’s efforts to resolve and contain various crises, reflecting the country’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East.

Members of the US Congress expressed their deep appreciation for Egypt’s strategic partnership with the United States and praised President Sisi’s ongoing efforts to foster peace and stability in the region. They reaffirmed US support for Egypt and emphasized the importance of continued consultation and coordination between the two countries on various issues to advance regional and global security.