Presidents Sisi, Macron stress need for full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Sunday in which they stressed the need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and for the unimpeded and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid.

“CAIRO, March 8, 2026 (WAFA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, stressed the need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the unimpeded and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid”

WAFA Agency

The leaders discussed the latest regional developments, with particular focus on the situation in Palestine.

Ambassador Mohamed al-Shennawi, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, said the call addressed the importance of initiating the early recovery and reconstruction process in the Gaza Strip.

He emphasized the rejection of any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land.

“CAIRO, March 8, 2026 (WAFA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, stressed the need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the unimpeded and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid”

WAFA Agency

President Sisi expressed deep concern about the military escalation in the region and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

“CAIRO, March 8, 2026 (WAFA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, stressed the need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the unimpeded and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid”

WAFA Agency

Sisi warned of serious repercussions, including rising energy prices and disruptions to supply chains and to air and sea transport for Egypt and at regional and international levels.

Sisi condemned Iran's targeting of Arab countries.

Sisi noted that Gulf states and other regional parties were keen to de-escalate tensions and pursue a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

Sisi warned of the danger that the conflict could widen and potentially plunge the entire region into chaos.