Sisi affirms Egypt supportive stance to Iraq during meeting Allawi

CAIRO – 25 June 2015: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s supporting stance towards Iraq during his meeting with Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi on Monday, June 25.

According to a statement issued by presidency spokesperson Bassam Rady, Sisi and Allawi stressed the two country’s keenness to enhance their relations on all levels. Sisi also congratulated Allawi for winning the last Parliament election that took place in Iraq in May 2018.

Sisi pointed out the importance of Iraqi sanctions unity against terrorism and extremism. He assured Allawi that the continuing communication between all the Iraqi factions is the only guarantee for having a stable and strong society.

Allawi thanked Sisi and the Egyptian people for supporting Iraq during the past period.
Sisi and Allawi discussed several issues of mutual interest regarding the MENA region, including the latest political developments.

Last May, Egypt congratulated the Iraqi people and government for completing their parliamentary election successfully, through an official statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Egyptian side praised the efforts exerted by the Iraqi police and soldiers for securing the election.

Egypt announced that the success of the parliamentary election in Iraq is a reflection of the progress made by the Iraqi government in combating IS.

This achievement is considered by Egyptian officials as a stepping stone for the country to move towards a more secure Iraq, spreading peace and security throughout the country’s various cities and provinces, in the hope of rebuilding a country of law and order with numerous executive institutions.