Africa Lead Story

UK PM Sunak Discusses Situation In Gaza With Egypt’s Sisi

Rishi Sunak

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi spoke on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Gaza and the wider Middle East, Sunak’s office said in a statement following the call.

Sunak’s office said the pair “discussed diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, prevent escalation in the wider Middle East and achieve long-term peace and prosperity for the Palestinian people.”

Sunak also welcomed the opening of the Rafah crossing to allow British and other foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to leave Gaza, his office said.

Source: reuters.com

Related Posts

Morocco Pardons 3 Journalists Held For Years
King Mohammed VI Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Monday pardoned three...
Read more
FAO inspects Weija Irrigation Scheme Rehabilitation
Weija Irrigation Scheme, which was destroyed by the June 3...
Read more
Mali, Niger And Burkina Faso Sign a...
The West African states of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso,...
Read more
See also  Blinken: 'No Fatigue' In NATO Support Of Ukraine

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *