The meeting discussed the bilateral relations, the regional situation, and the Israeli military escalation in Gaza. According to the Egyptian presidency spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy, President Al-Sisi expressed Egypt’s steadfast support for the Lebanese state institutions and the stability and security of the Lebanese people. He also praised the Egyptian role in consolidating stability in Lebanon, reflecting the special relationship between the two countries. Al-Sisi expressed Egypt’s deep concern over the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In a separate meeting, Al-Sisi received Cindy Lou McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture and land Reclamation El-Sayed El-Kosayer.

Source: Daily News Egypt November 04, 2023 21:00 UTC