Egypt, Greece strengthen ties while addressing regional crises
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi
CAIRO - 23 June 2025: Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson for the Presidency, stated that the Greek Prime Minister was keen during the call to hear the President's vision on regional developments, particularly the latest on the war between Iran and Israel. Both leaders emphasized the necessity of stopping the current escalation and stressed that a political solution through negotiations is the only way to end the crisis, far from military solutions.
Both sides expressed grave concern that the continuation of military operations could push the region into a new wave of instability, which would negatively impact all peoples of the Middle East and threaten regional and international peace and security. In the same context, both sides stressed that the current escalation between Iran and Israel should not divert attention from the ongoing tragedy in the Gaza Strip.
They reaffirmed the importance of stopping the continuous aggression there and ending the suffering of civilians, especially given the restrictions imposed on the entry of humanitarian aid.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson, further explained that the call also covered important regional issues, including the demarcation of maritime borders in the Eastern Mediterranean, the issue of illegal migration heading from the south towards Greece, and developments in Libya. On Libya, they emphasized the importance of forming a new unified Libyan government tasked with holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections, while supporting the efforts of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State regarding the adoption of an implementable roadmap that enjoys the consensus of all parties.
The official spokesperson stated that the call also included the two sides' affirmation of their commitment to strengthening the momentum witnessed in bilateral relations between the two countries and exploring broader horizons for cooperation in various fields, especially the economic sector and energy.
In this context, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to protecting all religious holy sites on its land, and its particular appreciation for St. Catherine's Monastery and its religious and spiritual standing. This commitment was indeed reflected in the recent ruling by the competent Egyptian court in this regard, where he stressed that the monastery is inviolable and highlighted the necessity and importance of correcting misinformation being spread, particularly in Europe, concerning this matter.
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