Sisi and CIA Director Ratcliffe hold Cairo talks on Gaza ceasefire, Iran crisis

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo, covering Middle East crises, the Gaza ceasefire, Sudan and the Horn of Africa.

• Sisi received Ratcliffe, with Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt's General Intelligence, in attendance.
• Sisi affirmed Egypt's support for Arab states' security and sovereignty and its rejection of any aggression against them.
• Sisi voiced Egypt's full support for reaching a comprehensive agreement ending the Iran crisis.
• Sisi called for full implementation of the second phase of the US plan to cement the Gaza ceasefire and ensure continued humanitarian access.
• Ratcliffe conveyed President Trump's greetings and praised Egypt's pivotal role in the Gaza ceasefire and counterterrorism cooperation.
• Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's complete rejection of any infringement on Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• Sisi described Washington as a key strategic partner in political, security, and economic fields.
• Sisi voiced support for an agreement ending the Iran crisis that ensures international navigation freedom.
• Sisi affirmed Egypt's commitment to a two-state solution and stressed the need to protect civilians in Gaza.