Egyptian President El-Sisi praises Malaysia's aid to injured Gazans, reaffirms support for Palestinian state
At a joint press conference with the Prime Minister in Putrajaya today, Egypt's President reaffirmed Egypt's support for a two-state solution and praised Malaysia's humanitarian aid.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt's support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue. He backs the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He made the remarks at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on 10 October 2026, according to a Malay Mail report citing Bernama.
Palestine among the main issues
El-Sisi said the Palestinian issue remains a key issue in West Asia and was among the important matters discussed in his meeting with the Prime Minister. According to him, both leaders stressed the need for a just and comprehensive solution in line with international resolutions.
He also praised Malaysia's stance towards the Palestinian people, particularly its humanitarian aid and its efforts to host injured Palestinians from Gaza for medical treatment in Malaysia.
Joint statement
In a joint statement, the two leaders affirmed that Palestine remains the core issue in West Asia. According to the report, they:
- rejected plans to displace Palestinians
- called for the ceasefire in Gaza to be strengthened
- called for humanitarian aid to be delivered without restrictions
- called for the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions to be implemented
Regional situation
El-Sisi said Egypt continues to work to stop tensions in West Asia from escalating. He said his views and the Prime Minister's were fully aligned on regional and global issues, and that political and diplomatic channels that respect international law are the only way to a lasting solution. The two leaders also discussed developments in the Horn of Africa.
State visit
The state visit on 9 and 10 October is El-Sisi's first to Malaysia since he took office in June 2014. He came at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and was accompanied by Egyptian Cabinet ministers and senior government officials.
During the visit, Malaysia and Egypt upgraded their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership. The two countries have had diplomatic relations since 10 November 1959.
The full report is on Malay Mail.
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