Concerted international effort needed for ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon: Egyptian President

Cairo, October 29 (IANS). Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said a concerted international effort was needed to bring about an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.

Sisi made the comments during a meeting with Manfred Weber, chairman of the European People’s Party, the largest group in the European Parliament.

During the meeting, Sisi called for an end to Israeli aggression in the West Bank and to ensure immediate and unhindered access of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The Egyptian president also stressed that the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in accordance with international legitimacy proposals is the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region, Xinhua news agency reported.

Weber said he appreciates Egypt’s role in promoting regional stability and its efforts to resolve ongoing crises in the region.

In a post published on social media platform X after the meeting, Weber said the group is committed to promoting investment and economic prosperity in the region, creating jobs and providing security.

Since the conflict between Hamas and Israel began in October last year, the United States, Qatar and Egypt have been trying to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.

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