Egypt, US demand continued efforts for two-state solution

CAIRO, Egypt's President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and his US peer Joe Biden agreed on Tuesday, over the telephone, on carrying on joint action for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip. They also affirmed the need of intensifying efforts of the two-state solution, as the main guarantee of security and stability of the region's nations, Egyptian presidential spokesman Ahmed Fahmy in a statement. The two leaders focused on regional developments and the tension in the Middle East, affirming their determination to continue these efforts to de-escalate tension and restore regional peace and security, it noted. They further addressed current concerns regarding the expansion of the conflict in the region, it stated. Al-Sisi stressed Egypt's vision on the severe repercussions of the ongoing war in Gaza and its negative impact on regional stability. He said that reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza is fundamental to restore calm and stability in the region, it added. Source : Kuwait News Agency