The Egyptian Presidency announced that Cairo discussed with Indonesia halting the ongoing escalation and containing the repercussions of the war in Iran, especially in light of the economic repercussions and threats that undermine global stability.
Egyptian-Indonesian moves to end the Iran war and Sisi warns of global economic repercussions
This came during a phone call received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday from his Indonesian counterpart, Prabowo Subianto, in which they discussed ways to strengthen strategic relations between the two countries and developments in the tense regional situation in the Middle East.
Ambassador Mohamed El Shenawy, the official spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency, stated that the call addressed regional issues extensively, with President Sisi reviewing Egypt’s tireless efforts to stop the ongoing escalation in the region and contain its serious repercussions, especially in light of the negative economic effects and threats that undermine the stability of the region and the world.
In this context, Sisi stressed Egypt’s firm and supportive stance towards the security and sovereignty of brotherly Arab countries, emphasizing Cairo’s categorical rejection of any attempts to undermine the stability of these countries or violate their sovereignty under any pretext.
For his part, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his country's deep appreciation for Egypt's pivotal efforts to restore regional stability and reduce current tensions. Subianto emphasized the importance of joint action to de-escalate the situation, stressing Indonesia's commitment to continued close coordination and consultation with the Egyptian leadership to promote peace and security at both the regional and international levels.
During the call, the two leaders reviewed the course of the existing strategic partnership between Cairo and Jakarta, stressing their pride in the deep historical relations that bind the two countries and the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in various vital fields.
