Manama
(BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a call from His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
During the call, both leaders underscored the strong and deep-rooted relations between Bahrain and Egypt and highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation across all domains, particularly in the economic and investment sectors.
HM the King commended Egypt’s efforts that led to the ceasefire agreement, highlighting its role in the process.
HM King Hamad noted the importance of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement and the necessity of initiating a political process to reach a permanent peace agreement that ensures stability in the region.
The call also addressed regional developments, with HE President El Sisi reviewing efforts to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, including the exchange of hostages and detainees and the delivery of humanitarian aid to alleviate the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the region.
HE the President also stressed the importance of the Gaza Strip’s reconstruction and the need for a unified Arab stance to support lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
Additionally, both sides emphasised the need to hold an international peace conference for the Middle East, as proposed by HM the King during the Arab Summit hosted by Bahrain.
The two leaders also discussed the situations in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, and Sudan, emphasising the need to work towards stability in these countries and to avoid further conflicts.
