President El-Sisi Meets Lebanon’s Prime Minister on Sidelines of Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit

alhadath – cairo

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting reviewed developments of ongoing efforts among various regional and international parties to push toward an immediate and urgent ceasefire in Lebanon, and the full and non-selective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution No. 1701.

President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s position in support of Lebanon, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He emphasized Egypt’s rejection and condemnation of the Israeli aggression in both the Palestinian territories and Lebanon. President El-Sisi underscored the critical role of the international community to end the escalation in the region and to prevent a slide into a devastating regional war with catastrophic consequences for the present and future of its peoples.

President El-Sisi confirmed that Egypt will continue its persistent efforts to provide all forms of support to Lebanon and its people. Lebanon’s Prime Minister valued Egypt’s steadfast and unyielding support for Lebanon, affirming support for Egypt’s efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.