CAIRO, April 17 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi had talks on Wednesday with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vučić on the latest regional and international developments, especially the conditions in the Middle East.

This came in a phone call which President Sisi received from the Serbian president, Presidential Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said.

The two Presidents underscored the deeply-rooted relations between Egypt and Serbia, lauding the huge progress achieved in the two countries’ relations, following President Sisi’s visit to Serbia in July 2022.

The two leaders emphasized the need to strengthen the mechanisms of bilateral cooperation across all domains.

During their call, they also tackled the ongoing collaboration between the two countries within international fora and organizations, and ways to further advance coordination and consultations on issues of mutual interest.

The phone call also touched on regional and international developments, paricularly the situation in the Middle East.

The two Presidents stressed the vital need to exert utmost efforts to reduce tensions and reinforce stability in the region.

President Sisi reiterated the importance of concerted international efforts to achieve an immediate and urgent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, provide unfettered access for humanitarian aid and relief to all parts of the Strip and protect its inhabitants from starvation.

The President warned against the ongoing military escalation and its expansion, which jeopardizes the security and stability of the entire region.

The two leaders also tackled the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its global repercussions.

They agreed to continue joint consultations and coordination. (MENA)
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