High-Stakes Talks in Cairo: Sisi and Blinken Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo to discuss the Gaza ceasefire. Sisi emphasized the need for broader international recognition of the Palestinian state. Blinken was in Cairo ahead of planned talks to address unresolved disputes.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken convened in Cairo to deliberate on advancing negotiations concerning a Gaza ceasefire, as stated by the Egyptian presidency.

Sisi underscored the potential regional expansion of the Gaza conflict, describing it as 'difficult to imagine'. He stressed that the Gaza ceasefire should initiate a broader international acknowledgment of the Palestinian state, advocating for the two-state solution as a foundational element for regional stability.

Blinken's visit aimed to explore potential progress on a ceasefire and a hostage release agreement in forthcoming discussions, even as significant areas of contention remain unresolved.

(With inputs from agencies.)