North Africa: Egypt, Bahrain Bolster Ties, Issue Urgent Call for Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap in Gaza – Joint Statement

Egypt and Bahrain issued a joint statement on Wednesday 3 September, 2025 calling for positive engagement in efforts to stop the war and achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, allowing the exchange of captives and prisoners.

The statement was issued as Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister made a visit to Cairo, where he met with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesdayon Wednesday 3 September, 2025 .

The joint statement stressed the…