Cairo: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, focusing on the preservation of St. Catherine's Monastery's religious status. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, announced that both leaders expressed a mutual desire to maintain strong relations between Egypt and Greece.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the conversation emphasized a shared commitment to advancing strategic ties across various fields, reflecting the historical relationship between the two nations. The leaders highlighted the importance of these ties in serving the interests of their peoples.

The dialogue underscored Egypt's dedication to maintaining the sacred status of St. Catherine's Monastery. This commitment was recently affirmed by a judicial ruling, which aligns with Egypt's stance on the sanctity of religious sites. The ruling reaffirms the monastery's unique heritage and its spiritual and religious significance.