President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received a telephone name on Thursday, 11 September, from United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer to debate bilateral ties and regional developments, in response to an announcement by the Egyptian Presidency.
The 2 leaders reviewed cooperation between Egypt and the UK, agreeing to additional strengthen their partnership, notably in commerce and funding. Starmer additionally expressed his intention to go to Egypt “as quickly as attainable.”
Talks targeted on the struggle in Gaza, with either side stressing the necessity for an instantaneous ceasefire, the entry of humanitarian help with out restrictions, and the discharge of hostages and prisoners. Additionally they rejected any makes an attempt to displace Palestinians from their land.
Al-Sisi reiterated that compelled displacement poses a direct menace to regional peace and will set off “unprecedented waves of displacement and unlawful migration in direction of Europe.”
He additionally welcomed the UK’s plan to acknowledge the State of Palestine in September 2025, describing it as a “vital step” towards securing the official rights of Palestinians, together with the institution of an unbiased state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Starmer expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s ongoing mediation efforts, carried out in coordination with Qatar and the US, to dealer a ceasefire, ship humanitarian help, and safe the discharge of hostages.
The 2 leaders additionally condemned the current Israeli strike on Qatar, on 9 September, which focused Hamas leaders as they met to debate a ceasefire proposal, calling it a violation of worldwide legislation and state sovereignty. Discussions additional touched on different regional crises, with either side emphasizing the significance of political options that protect state unity and shield the sources of their peoples.
The decision got here because the struggle in Gaza nears its two-year mark, with greater than 64,000 Palestinians killed and over two million displaced, according to Gaza well being authorities.