Egypt's Sisi works to contain Gaza crisis with Macron
Published: 04:10 PM,Oct 25,2023 | EDITED : 08:10 PM,Oct 25,2023
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a joint press conference after their talks in Cairo, Egypt. — Reuters
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi said on Wednesday he agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron to work to contain the crisis in Gaza, introduce aid and seek to prevent other parties from entering the conflict.
Sisi said Macron understood that any displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza strip towards Egyptian territory would be 'extremely dangerous'.
'We condemn all actions that affect all civilians and this should be addressed with one standard,' El Sisi added.
French President Emmanuel Macron, at a joint news conference with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi in Cairo, said that humanitarian aid must enter into Gaza without obstacles.
Macron said that it was essential to get fuel supplies to hospitals, adding that a French navy ship would arrive soon to help bring support to Gaza hospitals and a plane will arrive in Egypt with key supplies. He added that it was necessary to avoid regional escalation following the conflict in Gaza.
El Sisi said while inspecting military units in Suez on Wednesday that Cairo is playing a very positive role in de-escalating Gaza crisis.
He also said that in light of current events it is important to 'use capabilities wisely', adding that the army's role is to secure Egyptian borders.
He added that it is very important to rely on a diplomatic solution for the Palestinian cause. — Reuters
Sisi said Macron understood that any displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza strip towards Egyptian territory would be 'extremely dangerous'.
'We condemn all actions that affect all civilians and this should be addressed with one standard,' El Sisi added.
French President Emmanuel Macron, at a joint news conference with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi in Cairo, said that humanitarian aid must enter into Gaza without obstacles.
Macron said that it was essential to get fuel supplies to hospitals, adding that a French navy ship would arrive soon to help bring support to Gaza hospitals and a plane will arrive in Egypt with key supplies. He added that it was necessary to avoid regional escalation following the conflict in Gaza.
El Sisi said while inspecting military units in Suez on Wednesday that Cairo is playing a very positive role in de-escalating Gaza crisis.
He also said that in light of current events it is important to 'use capabilities wisely', adding that the army's role is to secure Egyptian borders.
He added that it is very important to rely on a diplomatic solution for the Palestinian cause. — Reuters