Sisi affirms to CIA Director Egypt's supportive stance on the security and sovereignty of Arab states and its rejection of any aggression against them

Cairo – Khadija Hamouda: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed his country’s steadfast position in support of the security and sovereignty of Arab states and its rejection of any aggression against them.

According to a statement by the official spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, this was conveyed during a meeting between President El-Sisi and John Ratcliffe, Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), during which they reviewed developments in the Middle East.

In this context, El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s full support for efforts aimed at “reaching a comprehensive agreement that ends the Iranian crisis, thereby contributing to restoring security and stability in the region and ensuring freedom of international navigation.”

The statement also noted that El-Sisi emphasized the importance of resolving regional crises through political and diplomatic channels and addressing their root causes comprehensively, in a manner that preserves national institutions and safeguards territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The official spokesperson clarified that the CIA Director affirmed the U.S. administration’s commitment to continuing work and close coordination with Egypt to enhance security and stability in the Middle East. He highlighted the level of cooperation between the CIA and Egypt’s General Intelligence Service in the fields of security, intelligence, counter-terrorism, organized crime, and transnational crimes.

Regarding developments in the Palestinian cause, El-Sisi, according to the statement, underscored the importance of fully implementing the second phase of the U.S. President’s plan aimed at consolidating the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He commended the efforts made by mediators to reach a roadmap ensuring the implementation of this phase.

El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s consistent positions, foremost among them the necessity of consolidating the ceasefire, protecting civilians, and ensuring adequate and sustainable access for humanitarian aid to the Strip. He also stressed the need to create favorable conditions for resuming the political process toward a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian cause, in accordance with international legitimacy decisions and the two-state solution principle.

The meeting, according to the statement, also addressed the Sudanese crisis. El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s firm position supporting Sudan’s unity, stability, and the preservation of its legitimate national institutions, noting that Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity are “constants that cannot be compromised.”

The discussions also covered developments in the Horn of Africa. According to the statement, the Egyptian President affirmed his country’s full support for efforts to achieve security and stability in Somalia and its categorical rejection of any infringement on its sovereignty or territorial integrity.

For his part, the CIA Director expressed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s active role in supporting security and stability on the African continent. He emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the relevant authorities in both countries, particularly regarding the Sudanese crisis, the situation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, and the security of international navigation.