President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that achieving lasting peace in the Middle East is contingent upon resolving the Palestinian issue.
Speaking during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Monday, President Sisi stated, “I discussed with President Macron ways to create a political horizon to resolve the Palestinian cause.”
“We emphasized the need to end the Israeli occupation of Syrian territories and stressed the importance of calming the situation in Lebanon and implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701," he added.
During the meeting, Sisi and Macron signed a joint declaration at Al-Ittihadiya Palace to elevate bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership.
Following the signing ceremony, both leaders exchanged signed copies of the declaration and warmly shook hands.
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