Sisi congratulates South Africa’s new president

CAIRO- 28 February 2018: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Wednesday telephoned Cyril Ramaphosa to congratulate him on becoming South Africa’s new president.

During the phone conversation, president Sisi said Egypt is proud of its close relations with South Africa, asserting that Cairo looks forward to boosting cooperation with Pretoria, presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said in a statement.

Egypt is keen to enhance bilateral coordination with South Africa on various African issues of common concern, Sisi told Ramaphosa, the statement noted.

For his part, Ramaphosa thanked Sisi for his phone call, expressing his country’s willingness to cement distinguished ties with Egypt, as well as strengthening bilateral coordination and consultation on different regional issues, the statement added.

Also, the two leaders tackled a number of topics related to bilateral relations and the latest developments in some African states, the statement read.

At the end of the call, they extended invitations to exchange visits, the statement read.