CAIRO, March 27 (MENA) – Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio reaffirmed his support for the two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace in Palestine.

In a joint press conference with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President Bio expressed his country’s commitment to strengthening historical ties with Egypt.

The talks focused on cooperation in many spheres, including trade, agriculture, education, health, infrastructure, energy, defense, fisheries, and tourism.

President Bio also welcomed stronger ties with Egypt and encouraged the private sector in both countries to explore investment opportunities.

He stressed the importance of addressing security challenges, including terrorism and piracy, and reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to peace efforts in Sudan, Libya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He called for protecting civilians in conflict zones and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid, particularly in Africa.

As a current member of the UN Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, President Bio affirmed that his country remains committed to supporting peace efforts and a unified African stance on UN reform. (MENA)

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