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Egyptian President El-Sisi and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi discuss bilateral ties and regional stability
via Egypt Today2 min read
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday. President El-Sisi congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi on the Liberal Democratic Party's victory in the February 2026 general elections, highlighting Egypt's appreciation for its strategic partnership with Japan. Prime Minister Takaichi expressed her commitment to strengthening this partnership and noted Japan's developmental role in Egyptian national projects. The leaders discussed bilateral relations, with President El-Sisi emphasizing cooperation in education, particularly the expansion of the Egyptian-Japanese Schools project, and Japan's contribution to projects like the Grand Egyptian Museum. President El-Sisi also expressed his hope to welcome the Japanese Prime Minister to Egypt soon to enhance cooperation, investments, and Japanese tourism. The call also covered regional issues, including the Iranian crisis, with both sides agreeing on the need for a peaceful settlement to prevent escalation and negative impacts on the global economy. President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's support for the security of Gulf States, Iraq, and Jordan, and its efforts in the Gaza Strip ceasefire and humanitarian aid delivery. Prime Minister Takaichi acknowledged Egypt's pivotal role in regional security and stability and affirmed Japan's commitment to political consultation with Egypt on regional and international developments.
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