During a phone conversation, El Sisi called for a negotiated solution to the Ukrainian conflict, Bassam Rady, presidential spokesman, stressed in a statement.

Cairo is closely following the developments on the ground and gives high priority to the safety of its citizens living or studying in that country, the president expressed.

In this regard, he thanked the measures taken by Moscow to facilitate Egyptians departure from Ukraine.

During the dialogue, El Sisi also called for enhancing strategic cooperation ties between Egypt and Russia through joint development projects.

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