Ahmad Fahmy, spokesman for the presidency, said El-Sisi and Borrell also discussed the situation in Gaza and the Middle East CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign affairs chief, to discuss relations and regional issues. El-Sisi received Borrell and his accompanying delegation in Cairo. Their meeting discussed strong relations between Egypt and the EU, with both sides commending the momentum of cooperation. During the talks, the two sides confirmed their commitment to exploring new domains of cooperation, particularly in investment and trade, as well as energy, migration and environmental issues. Ahmad Fahmy, spokesman for the presidency, said El-Sisi and Borrell also discussed the situation in Gaza and the Middle East. They reviewed efforts by Egypt and its partners to achieve a ceasefire and an exchange of hostages and detainees, to help end the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza. El-Sisi warned against the danger of escalation, which he said would result in an expansion of the conflict. He highlighted the responsibilities of the international community and the EU to exert intense pressure on Israel toward reaching an agreement to end the war. Any deal must address violence and the escalation in the West Bank, in a manner that defuses regional tensions and restores security and stability in the region, El-Sisi said. Borrell expressed deep appreciation for Egypt’s stabilizing role in the region, highlighting the EU’s interest in consultations with Cairo to maintain regional stability. El-Sisi commended Borrell for his objective and fair stances over the past period.