During the meeting, the two sides discussed and exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as key regional and international developments.   Araghchi conveyed warm greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to his Egyptian counterpart and voiced pleasure with the increased contacts and meetings between the officials of the two countries in recent months. He described as useful and constructive the consultations and cooperation between the two important nations of Iran and Egypt regarding the ongoing sensitive regional developments, and underscored the need for continued dialogue between the two countries.   Referring to the painful situation of the oppressed people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing genocide by the Zionist regime, Araghchi stressed the necessity of collective and effective action by Islamic countries to stop the regime's crimes in Gaza and to halt its expansionism and occupation in Lebanon and Syria.   The Egyptian president for his part conveyed his greetings to the Iranian president and underlined the need to continue close consultations and dialogue with Iran and expand bilateral relations based on mutual interests and respect.   Referring to Egypt’s efforts to stop the genocide and killings in Gaza, Sisi reaffirmed his country’s position on controlling and preventing the escalation of tensions in the region, restoring calm, and securing the interests of the Muslim Ummah.   Araghchi and Sisi further discussed the latest status of the Iran–US indirect talks during the meeting.