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Egyptian Pres. calls for political settlements for regional conflicts

PARIS, Oct 23 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Abdelfatah Al-Sisi called on the importance Monday of reaching political settlements for the conflicts in the region.
He said in an interview with France 24, on sidelines of his visit to France, the Egyptian-brokered Palestinian conciliation aimed at creating the suitable atmosphere to establish an independent Palestinian state.
Al-Sisi said terrorism was threatening Arab and European countries. He voiced concern over the transfer of terrorists from Syria, Iraq and Libya to Egypt.
The Egyptian armed forces were keeping a close eye on smugglers and have destroyed more than 1,200 vehicles travelling from neighboring Libya loaded with weapons, he said.
Al-Sisi, who arrived earlier today for talks with President Emannuel Macron, said Egypt witnessed political, economic and social development in the past years. (end) mjz.bs