Egypt's Sisi awarded most prestigious award in Saudi Arabia visit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening in Jeddah.

They were discussing the situation in Gaza, and according to an Egyptian statement spent time considering the efforts towards a ceasefire to stop the "shedding of innocent civilian blood."

During the visit, Sisi was present with the Abdulaziz Medal, the most prestigious Saudi commendation for foreign leaders.

Former recipients of the medal include Syria's President Assad, UK Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama.