Egyptian President El-Sisi Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution in Malaysia Meeting
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi told a joint press conference in Putrajaya that Egypt continues to back a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
In Kuala Lumpur, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and later addressed reporters in Putrajaya. He stressed that the Palestinian question is a core concern for the West Asian region and that Egypt maintains its commitment to a two-state solution. The proposed state would be defined by the pre-1967 borders and would have East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international resolutions.
El-Sisi and Anwar both underscored the importance of achieving a fair and all-encompassing settlement. The joint statement highlighted continued diplomatic cooperation between Egypt and Malaysia on the issue.
Why it matters
The reaffirmation signals ongoing regional support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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