Egyptian, Malaysian leaders discuss Gaza aid, reconstruction amid ceasefire

19/10/2025 6:13

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday spoke by phone about efforts to support Gaza's reconstruction, as well as developments of the Palestinian issue amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire.



During the phone call, Sisi reviewed the outcomes of the recent Sharm el-Sheikh summit and Egypt's ongoing coordination with mediators to implement the first phase of the ceasefire plan to end the war in Gaza.



The Egyptian president emphasized the alignment of views between Egypt and Malaysia on the need to build on recent developments to launch "a serious political track that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state," .



Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's intention to host an international conference for Gaza's early recovery and reconstruction, expressing his hope for continued coordination and cooperation with Malaysia.



For his part, Anwar expressed Malaysia's readiness to take part in the reconstruction efforts and provide humanitarian aid to Gaza "in full coordination with Egypt," .



The Malaysian prime minister stressed his country's "full support for Egypt's endeavors aimed at ending the war.".