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- King Hamad praised Egypt’s efforts that led to Gaza ceasefire agreement
- Leaders agreed on the need to hold an international peace conference for the Middle East
LONDON: The king of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, received a phone call from the president of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on Tuesday.
King Hamad praised Egypt’s efforts that resulted in a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending more than a year of conflict in the Gaza Strip in January.
The leaders agreed on the need to hold an international peace conference for the Middle East, as proposed by King Hamad during the Arab Summit hosted by Bahrain in September.
During the call, the leaders discussed prospects of cooperation between Manama and Cairo in the economic and investment sectors, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
King Hamad stressed the importance of fully implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and initiating a political process for lasting peace in the region, the BNA added.
El-Sisi said that reconstructing the Gaza Strip after 15 months of Israeli bombardment is vital and highlighted the necessity of a unified Arab stance to support stability in the Middle East.
They also discussed Syria, Lebanon, Libya, and Sudan and the lack of stability in these countries, the BNA added.