STORY: Egyptian president warns ongoing escalation in Middle East may lead to regional war
SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 26, 2024
DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:36
LOCATION: Cairo
CATEGORY: POLITICS

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1. various of Cairo
2. Photo of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi with Bulgarian President Rumen Rade (Source: Egyptian Presidency)
2. various of Egyptian Presidency's headquarters in Cairo

STORYLINE:

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned on Monday that the continuation of the current escalation in the Middle East is putting the region at risk of a possible regional war.

Sisi made the remarks during a phone call with Bulgarian President, Rumen Radev, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.

During the phone conversation, the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Gaza Strip, according to the statement.

Sisi reviewed the latest developments pertinent to the Egyptian efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and provide humanitarian aid, stressing the need to end the tragedy that the Palestinian people face immediately.

He added that it was important for the international community to undertake a decisive role in the international recognition of the Palestinian state in a way that supports peace in the region and the two-state solution.

For his part, the Bulgarian president expressed appreciation for the Egyptian efforts to calm the situation in the region and his willingness to continue coordination and consultation with Sisi with the aim of contributing to restoring security and peace in the region.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo.
(XHTV)