CAIRO, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone conversation on Thursday, focusing on the ongoing regional developments, according to a statement by the Egyptian presidency.
The Egyptian president reviewed Egypt's efforts to facilitate a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing the importance for the international community to exert pressure for an immediate cessation of military operations in the strip.
Al-Sisi also reiterated his complete rejection of plans to displace Palestinians from their land, noting the importance of expanding recognition of the State of Palestine based on the two-state solution.
The two sides also discussed the developments in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, and Somalia, as well as the means to restore stability in the Middle East.
For his part, the German chancellor affirmed his country's commitment to continuing coordination and consultation with Egypt to restore regional calm and peace. ■