Italian PM Meloni and Egyptian President El-Sisi Discuss Regional Security and Lebanon Crisis
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conducted a telephone conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss several critical regional issues. Both leaders expressed support for ongoing negotiations aimed at achieving a permanent resolution to the crisis in the Gulf region and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a sustainable security framework. They emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue, describing it as essential to regional stability. The discussion also covered the deteriorating situation in Lebanon, with both leaders stressing the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire. They further supported the prospect of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon as a pathway toward conflict resolution. Meloni and El-Sisi assessed the serious security and humanitarian consequences stemming from these crises. Meloni highlighted the risks posed by continued instability in the Gulf and Middle East, including increased social and economic fragility and the potential for migration emergencies toward Mediterranean shores. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on migration management and combatting human trafficking. The conversation underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between Italy and Egypt concerning Middle Eastern security and humanitarian challenges.
