Egypt’s Sisi, Oman’s Haitham bin Tariq discuss ways of strengthening bilateral ties

CAIRO – 21 May 2023: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at Al Ittahadyia Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held, the two national anthems were played, and the guard of honor made a parade.

President El Sisi welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, who is on a two-day visit to Cairo, expressing his best wishes for success in completing the comprehensive development process and success in achieving the "Oman 2040" vision, said Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy in a statement.

 

The Egyptian President also praised historic friendly relations between both countries, affirming Egypt's keenness to promote these distinguished relations in a way that achieves the interests of the two peoples and the entire Arab nation, Fahmy said.

For his part, Sultan Haitham praised the distinguished Egyptian-Omani relations, and the bonds of friendship that unite the two peoples over history, stressing Oman's keenness to strengthen the existing cooperation and open new horizons for bilateral ties to build on the results of President Sisi’ visit to Muscat in June 2022, Fahmy continued.

 

The two leaders continued consultation on regional and international issues of common interest, especially in light of the strategic and cultural depth that Egypt represents for the Arab nation, and in maintaining the security and stability of the region, the presidential spokesperson added.

The two sides also discussed ways to exchange expertise and experiences in achieving institutional development and modernizing the administrative apparatus of the two countries by governance and digitization, Fahmy said.

 

The talks also witnessed an exchange of views on regional and international issues to achieve regional stability and security, especially amid the major threats facing the region and many Arab countries. They agreed on the need to intensify efforts to settle existing crises, in a way that protects the high interests of the Arab peoples and safeguards their capabilities and gains.

Last year, President Sisi met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, in Al Alam Palace in the Omani capital, Muscat, where an official reception ceremony was held.