Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received a phone call on Tuesday from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which they discussed bilateral relations and key developments in the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian issue. According to Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shenawy, the conversation emphasized the importance of building on the outcomes of President Al-Sisi's recent state visit to Denmark and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. Key areas of focus included economic and investment cooperation, clean and renewable energy, and Egypt's ambition to become a regional hub for green hydrogen production and export. Prime Minister Frederiksen praised the growing momentum in Egypt-Denmark relations and reaffirmed Denmark's commitment to enhancing coordination with Egypt at both the bilateral level and in international forums. She highlighted Denmark's upcoming role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in January 2025 and its presidency of the European Union in the latter half of the same year. The two leaders also addressed pressing regional and international concerns, with a particular focus on the Gaza crisis. They underscored the importance of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement in all three phases, securing the release of all hostages and detainees, and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to alleviate the dire conditions in the Strip. Additionally, they stressed the urgent need to begin reconstruction efforts in Gaza to ensure its viability while safeguarding the rights of Palestinian residents to remain on their land. A key point of discussion was the necessity of establishing a Palestinian state based on the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital—viewed as the only path to lasting peace, stability, and economic prosperity in the region. The conversation also covered developments in Lebanon, Syria, and Sudan, with both leaders emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions to conflicts in those countries to ensure stability and protect civilian populations. Regarding security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Al-Sisi and Frederiksen stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to counter threats against commercial shipping. They noted the significant impact of such attacks on global trade, Suez Canal revenues, and major shipping companies.
