Egypt’s Sisi, UAE FM discuss bilateral ties, regional issues

CAIRO – 26 June 2022: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss the bilateral ties and regional and international issues, said Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady in a statement.

The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, CEO of Abu Dhabi Holding, Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, and UAE Ambassador in Cairo, Ambassador Maryam Al Kaabi, Rady continued.

President Sisi welcomed the visit of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to Egypt, asking him to convey his greetings to President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Rady added.

The Egyptian President underscored the special characteristics of the Egyptian-Emirati relations, which extend over decades since the era of late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan, who contributed to solidifying these relations, valuing the UAE's positions in support of Egypt in a multitude of critical and historical turning points, Rady said.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed expressed his honor to meet with President El-Sisi, conveying to the President the greetings of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Rady added.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed stressed keenness on strengthening and consolidating the strategic relations between the two countries, aiming to achieve the common interests of the two countries and peoples and enhance security and stability in the region, particularly in light of Egypt’s valued efforts to maintain peace and security at the regional level during the current delicate stage, in which challenges are growing.

The Spokesman noted that the meeting discussed ways to foster closer bilateral relations at various levels, particularly at the economic level. The meeting also tackled increasing Emirati investments in several fields in Egypt, mainly in the sectors of energy, transport, ports and tourism.

The latest regional developments and issues of common concern were also reviewed during the talks. President El-Sisi stressed the importance and vitality of the role played by the UAE and its leadership in countering the challenges facing the Arab nation. The UAE Foreign Minister, for his part, commended Egypt's central role in the region as a cornerstone for security and stability of the Arab world. Minister of Foreign Affairs also lauded Egypt's keenness on strengthening solidarity among the Arab countries and on advancing joint Arab