Sisi, Biden Discuss Palestine, Libya, GERD

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and US President Joe Biden discussed this evening the Palestinian cause, Libya’s developments and the issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

The president received a phone call this evening from the US counterpart and exchanged views on developments in regional issues of common interest, as well as bilateral cooperation relations between Egypt and the United States, according to Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady on Monday.

In this context, President Biden stressed the value of the fruitful partnership, constructive cooperation and mutual understanding with Egypt.

The US administration looked forward to strengthening bilateral relations with Egypt during the next phase in various fields, especially in light of Egypt's pivotal role regionally and internationally, and its effective political efforts for security and stability.

For his part, Sisi affirmee the strength of the Egyptian-US relations and their strategic nature, stressing that Egypt would continue to make efforts to strengthen the strategic relations between the two countries, within a solid framework of common interests and mutual respect.

Both leaders tackled developments of the Palestinian issue and ways to revive the peace process in the wake of recent developments, in addition to support for stabilizing the ceasefire that was reached between the Palestinian and Israeli parties with Egyptian mediation and full US support, as well as international efforts aimed at reconstructing Gaza and providing urgent humanitarian aid to the Palestinians

Biden highlighted Washington’s determination to restore calm in the Palestinian territories, as well as coordinate efforts with all international partners in order to support the Palestinian Authority as well as reconstruction.

In this context, the US President renewed Washington's great appreciation for the successful efforts of Sisi to reach the last ceasefire, expressing his aspiration for continued consultations and coordination in this regard.

The call also tacklee the latest developments in the Libyan case. Thus, consensus was reached on the importance of working to restore balance and stability in Libya, and to preserve its national institutions

Moreover, the Spokesman manifested that Sisi and Biden exchanged views on the developments of the current position of the GERD file.

On his part, Sisi welcomed the continued US efforts in this regard, stressing Egypt's adherence to its water rights by reaching a fair and binding legal agreement that includes clear rules for the process of filling and operating the dam.

Both leaders, also, discussed some issues of common interest, including the human rights file, asserting the need for a commitment to engage in a transparent dialogue between Egypt and the United States in this regard.