Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met todaty the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Jordan Dr.Basir Al-Khasawneh. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli.
The Jordanian Prime Minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Abdullah II to President El-Sisi. The President valued the special and historical relations the two peoples and their leaderships share, Presidency Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy, said
President Sisi underscored the importance Egypt places on bilateral cooperation, so as to realise their common interests and fulfil the aspirations of the two peoples for comprehensive development, notably in light of the 32nd session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee. This round is currently being held in Cairo and co-chaired by the Prime Ministers of the two countries.
The meeting discussed the situation in Gaza Strip and efforts to reach ceasefire in the ongoing war in Gaza. The two sides reiterated their categorical rejection of the Israeli military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah and warned of its disastrous humanitarian effects, which deprive Gaza residents of their main lifeline and hinder the safe passage of the wounded and sick Palestinians to receive medical treatment as well the entry of humanitarian aid.
In this regard, the two sides said that the international community is obliged to assume its responsibilities to reach an urgent, immediate and lasting ceasefire. They also underscored the importance of recognising the independent and sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its Capital. This will bring about justice and achieve regional security and stability, opening up prospects of development for all peoples of the region
