Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi held a phone call on Thursday with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to discuss developments in Central Africa, particularly the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. President Sisi called for restoring calm in eastern Congo, affirming Egypt's support for all regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and achieving a peaceful political settlement. He stressed that restoring peace and security would benefit the region's people and fulfil their aspirations for prosperity. The call also covered ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, especially in economic and developmental fields, and joint projects across various sectors. Both leaders highlighted the deep historical ties between their countries and the importance of serving their peoples' shared interests. They further discussed cooperation among Nile Basin countries, underlining the need to advance mutual interests through dialogue and consensus among all parties. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
