Egypt, Ukraine’s Presidents Hold Key Talks

2025-07-03 05:26:18

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation on Wednesday to address the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and key developments in the Middle East, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.

Sisi underscored the critical importance of achieving diplomatic and political resolutions to conflicts, emphasizing the need "to prioritize dialogue as a means of resolving the current crisis," referring specifically to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Egyptian leader reiterated Egypt's "full support for all efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful settlement at the earliest time possible," the statement added.

The two leaders also reviewed broader regional dynamics, particularly the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. Both leaders stressed "the necessity of upholding the ceasefire" and resuming talks to work toward a peaceful resolution.

Additionally, the conversation included discussions on strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in the economic, trade, and investment sectors.

This phone call comes amid mounting international pressure for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has raged since February 2022.

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