Cairo, July 27 -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday discussed mediation efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during a phone call with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.
The two leaders stressed the importance of ensuring the delivery of adequate and appropriate humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
They also emphasized the necessity of reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.
Sisi welcomed Macron's recent announcement of France's intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in Septembe...