Egyptian President's Saudi Visit Highlights Strengthened Ties, Focus on Gaza Peace and Regional Stability
February 23, 2026
Executives highlight Cairo–Riyadh coordination on regional and international issues and the central role of ongoing dialogue.
The Egyptian president departs for a fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia, signaling strengthened Cairo–Riyadh ties and ongoing consultations on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosts President el-Sisi at an iftar banquet in Jeddah, underscoring close bilateral engagement during Ramadan.
The two leaders stress avoiding regional escalation, supporting peaceful solutions, and upholding Arab solidarity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity without interference.
Talks on Gaza focus on maintaining the truce, advancing the U.S. peace plan, increasing humanitarian aid, and accelerating reconstruction while opposing displacement and backing a two-state process.
They urge rapid humanitarian access to Gaza and the start of early recovery and reconstruction, reaffirming that a two-state solution remains the path to resolution.
A broader agenda includes sustaining a Gaza ceasefire, relaunching a political process based on two states, and boosting humanitarian aid and early recovery efforts.
Both sides emphasize expanding cooperation across multiple fields and deepening bilateral ties.
The visit is framed within ongoing regional diplomacy and economic/political pressures, without detailing specific outcomes.
The two leaders have a history of diplomacy on Gaza, Israel–Hamas talks, and Arab efforts toward regional stability.
The talks occur amid broader regional tensions, including U.S.–Iran negotiations and potential conflicts in the region.
The discussions take place during an iftar at Al-Salam Palace, with a focus on reviewing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across sectors.
Summary based on 15 sources
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The National News • Feb 23, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince attends iftar with Egypt's El Sisi
Dailynewsegypt - Egypt’s Only Daily Independent Newspaper In English • Feb 23, 2026
Al-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince urge Gaza ceasefire, implementation of Trump peace plan - Dailynewsegypt
