The Iranian and Egyptian presidents met in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, marking their first meeting in over 45 years. This historic meeting comes after the Islamic revolution in Iran in 1979, which strained relations between the two countries.

During the meeting, President Raisi emphasized the need for Islamic countries to unite against the aggression of the Israeli regime in Gaza. He reassured Egypt that Iran’s Islamic Republic has no hostile intentions towards them.

President Raisi also praised the recent conflict in Gaza as a positive step against western countries that support Israel. He commended the actions taken by countries and international organizations to support the Palestinian cause.

In response, President El-Sisi acknowledged the improved political situation with Iran, which has helped clarify Iran’s positions towards Egypt. He emphasized their official political stance and highlighted their role in resolving differences between the two countries.

President El-Sisi also expressed the importance of opening the Rafah border to facilitate international assistance to Gaza and address the challenges faced by Egypt.

This meeting between the Iranian and Egyptian presidents holds significant implications for the future of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It demonstrates a willingness to engage in dialogue and find common ground on regional issues.