Cairo: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi engaged in a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump concerning the recent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, reported that President El-Sisi extended his congratulations to President Trump for his efforts in halting the conflict in Gaza. President El-Sisi expressed gratitude towards President Trump for his dedication to ending the hostilities. In response, President Trump expressed his contentment with this significant achievement and highlighted the strong relationship he shares with President El-Sisi. He acknowledged that international attention was focused on Egypt during the Sharm El-Sheikh negotiations leading to the ceasefire.

President El-Sisi described the ceasefire as a landmark accomplishment, made possible by President Trump’s commitment and peace-driven efforts. He suggested that President Trump’s role in the peace process merits rec
ognition with the Nobel Peace Prize. The conversation also underscored the importance of implementing the ceasefire agreement in its entirety, with President El-Sisi emphasizing the crucial role of President Trump’s support and oversight in this process.

Furthermore, President El-Sisi invited President Trump to attend a celebration in Egypt to commemorate the signing of the ceasefire agreement. The event is seen as a culmination of the collaborative efforts between Egypt, the United States, and other mediators. President Trump accepted the invitation and expressed his eagerness to visit Egypt, a nation he respects greatly.