Speaking at the joint press conference with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Sisi said we asserted the support for the new Lebanese president and the Lebanese government in their efforts to achieve stability and aspirations of brotherly Lebanese people, in addition to the need that all parties abide by implementing the ceasefire deal.

Sisi went on to say he discussed with Macron the developments of the water security file. He reiterated Egypt's firm position that believes Nile Basin countries are connected together through the waters of the Nile River and Egypt is acting to maintain cooperation among the Nile Basin states and abiding by related international law.

He said we discussed the situation in sisterly Sudan and the regional developments in the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa. In this regard, we agreed on the necessity of intensifying cooperation to boost security and stability in these regions, he added.

Egypt and France are keen on the restoration of traffic through Suez Canal to normal following some attacks targeting Bab al-Mandab Strait due to the continuation of war on Gaza, he said.

In conclusion, Sisi told Macron that his visit to Egypt will be a new prelude to boosting strategic cooperation between Egypt and France.

"We are ushering in a promising era and witnessing the promotion of cooperation and historic friendship bonds between the Egyptian and French peoples," Sisi concluded. (MENA)
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