President El-Sisi Speaks with King of Bahrain

alhadath – cairo

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said that the call touched on the latest regional developments.
President El-Sisi and King Hamad expressed their grave concern about the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran.
The two leaders warned of the potential expansion of the conflict and its serious consequences for all countries in the region. They emphasized the need for all parties to act responsibly and work towards resolving the ongoing crisis through negotiation and peaceful means. They also stressed the importance of the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in this regard.
The President and the King of Bahrain reiterated that the ongoing escalation in the region is primarily linked to the continued Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. They affirmed the importance of an immediate ceasefire in the Strip and warned of the humanitarian catastrophe facing it.
The two leaders stressed the urgent and immediate need to deliver humanitarian aid to save the people of Gaza, and confirmed that the establishment of a Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital is the sole guarantee for regional stability.
The call also reaffirmed the close ties between Egypt and Bahrain, and the keenness of the leaderships of both countries to strengthen them in all fields, so as to achieve the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples for progress and prosperity.