UAE President says he explored with President Sisi opportunities to further strengthen ties with Egypt

CAIRO – 12 April 2023: President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan said that he explored with president Abdel Fattah al Sisi opportunities to further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and Egypt during their meeting in Cairo on Wednesday.

“I had the pleasure of meeting with my brother President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo today. We explored opportunities to further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and Egypt, and discussed our shared interest in promoting regional stability and progress.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan wrote on twitter.

Abdel Fattah El Sisi met on Wednesday with President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, where the ceremonial welcome was held, the guard of honor was reviewed and national anthem was played.

I had the pleasure of meeting with my brother President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo today. We explored opportunities to further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and Egypt, and discussed our shared interest in promoting regional stability and progress. pic.twitter.com/CFTk2q8gmw

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) April 12, 2023

Spokesperson for the Presidency, Ahmed Fahmy, stated that President Sisi welcomed his brother and dear guest of Egypt, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. The President affirmed Egypt's pride in the relations between the two fraternal countries and their close historical ties.

 President of the UAE expressed his country's appreciation to Egypt, its people and its leadership, and the UAE’s keenness to strengthen cooperation relations between the two countries.

The two Presidents discussed ways to develop joint cooperation in all areas for the interest of the two peoples. They also discussed coordination toward various regional developments, in light of the fact that the Egyptian-UAE cooperation and coordination are pillars for consolidating security, stability and development in the region.

The meeting also exchanged views on the most prominent files on the regional and international arenas, where the discussions reflected a mutual understanding on ways to deal with those issues.

 In the same vein, it was agreed to continue joint efforts to strengthen cooperation, coordination and solidarity among the Arab States in order to meet the growing challenges at all levels.