In a phone call on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden extended his appreciation to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for his instrumental role in the collaborative mediation efforts that resulted in a four-sided agreement in the Gaza Strip, as reported by the spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Ahmed Fahmy.
The conversation between the two leaders emphasized the enduring and strong strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States. Both Presidents reaffirmed their dedication to further enhancing this partnership across various domains, Fahmy added.
President al-Sisi emphasized the critical importance of utilizing the current humanitarian truce as an opportunity to establish a lasting ceasefire. Additionally, he stressed the need to facilitate the delivery of essential relief aid and fuel to all areas within the sector. The joint commitment to these objectives underscores the shared focus on addressing the immediate humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip.
