Egyptian President Sisi Urges Iran to Stop Regional Aggression and Restore Stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed his nation’s firm position in support of efforts to restore stability in the region during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS summit held in New Delhi, India.

President Sisi emphasized Egypt’s expectation that Iran will exert all possible efforts to halt escalation and reach a comprehensive, sustainable, and peaceful settlement to the war—one that ensures the sovereignty of regional states and protects the resources and well-being of their peoples. He underscored the imperative of halting any acts of aggression against Arab nations in order to maintain good relations and strengthen the historical and cultural ties uniting the region.

Separately, Sisi met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday to discuss ways to advance Egyptian-Indian relations and build upon the growing momentum witnessed since ties were elevated to a strategic partnership in 2023. Sisi emphasized the importance of taking concrete steps to strengthen this partnership, including increasing the volume of trade to $12 billion and boosting Indian investments in Egypt, particularly in the manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and automotive sectors. In response, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his country’s commitment to further developing bilateral relations across various fields.