Greece, Egypt agree to boost ties, back Gaza reconstruction plan

Greece and Egypt sign a “strategic partnership” deal as they seek to step up political coordination to help safeguard stability in the Eastern Mediterranean amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

“Our bilateral cooperation is based on political, economic and cultural ties, which are deeply rooted in history and defined by our strong commitment to the values of peace and the full respect of international law,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis say in a joint statement.

The two leaders reaffirm their joint stance over the need to respect international law to promote peace in Gaza.

“The first priority is for hostilities to stop and restore the flow of humanitarian aid to civilians,” the joint statement continues.

Mitsotakis says Greece supports an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza once a ceasefire is achieved.