Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi held talks on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed on regional developments and efforts to restore security and stability in the Middle East. The two leaders stressed the importance of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of prisoners and detainees. President Mohamed bin Zayed praised Egypt's ongoing efforts since the start of the crisis, both in mediating a ceasefire agreement and in protecting civilians in Gaza, as well as alleviating the humanitarian suffering, they face. Sisi and bin Zayed also underscored the need to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in sufficient quantities and without obstruction, in order to relieve the dire conditions facing its population. They reiterated the importance of continuing efforts to achieve the two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace and comprehensive stability in the region. The talks also covered the situations in Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia. The two presidents reaffirmed the need to safeguard the security and sovereignty of these brotherly countries in a way that serves the interests and aspirations of their peoples for stability and prosperity. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
