Cairo:Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi addressed claims of hidden agendas or ambitions against any nation, particularly in response to comments made by an Israeli official regarding the Sinai Peninsula. These remarks were made during the 44th educational symposium of the armed forces, commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the October 1973 war.

According to Anadolu Agency, President Sisi emphasized that Egypt's primary focus is the security and stability of the nation and its people, with no hidden agendas against others. His comments were in response to remarks by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who, in a video interview on October 5, questioned Egypt's intentions and implied threats regarding Sinai. Sisi reiterated that Egypt's actions are guided by a commitment to peace and stability.

The Egyptian presidency's statement did not specify the Israeli official or elaborate on the remarks about Sinai. However, Egypt's official news agency, MENA, reported that Cairo rejected the Israeli minister's comments, describing them as "empty threats" intended for electoral gain.

Addressing broader regional issues, President Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, advocating for the establishment of both a Palestinian and an Israeli state. This stance aligns with Egypt's vision for a just and lasting peace in the region, which has been a consistent policy aimed at promoting stability for future generations.

The peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, signed in 1979 after the 1978 Camp David Accords, remains the framework governing relations between the two nations, facilitating Israel's withdrawal from Sinai and ending the state of war.