Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday morning. He described it as news that “brought joy to millions of peace-loving people around the world.” President Sisi also expressed his hope that this positive development would culminate in a lasting agreement that ends the war, explaining that this would restore lost stability to the region.
Arab national security constants
President Sisi reiterated Egypt’s full and unconditional support for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as Jordan and Iraq, under these delicate circumstances. However, he stressed that any future agreement must take into account the legitimate security concerns and requirements of these brotherly nations. This is essential to ensure lasting peace and prevent the recurrence of conflicts.
Valuing “the voice of reason”
Sisi praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to “listen to the voice of reason and uphold the values of humanity and peace.” He also called on all international and regional parties to engage fully and seriously in the upcoming talks to reach a formula for lasting peaceful coexistence among the peoples of the region and the world. Sisi affirmed that Egypt—its leadership, government, and people—will remain a bulwark and a steadfast supporter of the security and prosperity of its Arab brethren.
Egypt’s commitment to comprehensive peace
The Egyptian president concluded his remarks by pledging that Egypt would continue to exert every sincere and dedicated effort aimed at ending conflicts and establishing the foundations for a just and comprehensive peace. Observers believe that the Egyptian position places “Arab national security” as a fundamental condition for the success of any international agreements. This is especially true given the anticipation among the Egyptian and regional public regarding the outcome of the Islamabad negotiations scheduled for next Friday, which are hoped will open new horizons for development and prosperity, replacing the language of weapons.
