Sisi, Zelenskyy discuss advancing bilateral ties over phone

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a phone conversation on Friday, August 14, 2026, to discuss bolstering bilateral relations between Egypt and Ukraine. The primary focus of the discussion was bolstering economic and commercial cooperation. President Sisi agreed to continue joint cooperation to increase trade exchanges and explore opportunities in sectors of mutual interest, according to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy.

Both leaders also reviewed the current situation in the Middle East, with President Sisi outlining Egypt's efforts to de-escalate regional tensions. He emphasized the importance of resolving these tensions through peaceful means to maintain stability and security. Sisi also called for coordinated regional and international actions to curb the ongoing escalation, acknowledging its detrimental effects on security, stability, and international trade.

In response, Zelenskyy expressed his agreement with Sisi's stance on reducing the current tensions and praised Egypt's commitment to resolving the crisis. The Ukrainian president updated Sisi on the latest developments concerning the Russian-Ukrainian war, and commended Egypt's eagerness to achieve a peaceful resolution. Sisi reiterated Egypt's support for a political settlement to the conflict and expressed readiness to assist in any efforts aimed at reaching such a settlement as soon as possible.