Egypt president El-Sisi praises Malaysia for helping injured Gazans, backs Palestinian state

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi praised Malaysia for its support of injured Palestinians and backing for a Palestinian state during his recent visit to Putrajaya. During the meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as the capital.

He emphasized that the Palestinian issue was a central concern for West Asia and highlighted the necessity of a just and comprehensive settlement, as per international resolutions. El-Sisi also commended Malaysia for its humanitarian assistance and efforts to provide medical treatment for Palestinian injured individuals in Gaza.

He noted that Malaysia was hosting Palestinian second-injured individuals to receive medical care in the country. On the regional situation, El-Sisi stressed Egypt's relentless efforts to halt the escalation in West Asia, urging all parties to work together to achieve peace and respect international law. Both leaders discussed regional and global issues, including developments in the Horn of Africa, and reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation across various sectors.

The state visit marks El-Sisi's first to Malaysia since taking office in 2014, at the invitation of the King of Malaysia.