Sisi meets with UN secretary-general on sidelines of UNGA

CAIRO – 26 September 2018: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi met on Tuesday, Sept.25 with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly's 73rd meeting in New York.

During the meeting, Sisi affirmed Egypt’s complete support for the UN principals and continuous efforts in the region especially regarding international peace and security.

Guterres discussed with Sisi the latest updates in the MENA region's conflicts, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by presidency spokesperson Ambassador Bassam Rady. Guterres praised the significant role played by Egypt in the region and the efforts Egypt exerted during presiding the G77+China.



President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi during meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly 73rd meeting in New York, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 – Press Photo


Both leaders also discussed the Palestinian conflict, affirming the necessity of reaching a fair and just solution for the long conflict.

Sisi, who arrived in New York on Friday to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting for the fifth time since taking office, met with several leaders from all around the world including American President Donald Trump.

During the meeting which took place on late Monday, Trump welcomed the Egyptian president, saying "It’s a great honor to be with President Sisi, our great friend from Egypt."

"We have very special things happening, as our relationship has never been stronger. We’re working with Egypt on many different fronts, including military, trade, and whatever else we can work on. It’s an honor to be with you again," Trump said.

Sisi expressed his pleasure to meet Trump, saying "Being here and having this meeting really states the magnitude of the Egyptian-American relationship."

"I commend you for all the accomplishments achieved in the United States within less than two years," Sisi said. He added that Egypt has had "a long stable relationship {with the U.S.} for 40 years now, and during President Trump’s rule, Egypt has received more support."

Earlier on Monday, Sisi delivered a brief address at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit held on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York. Sisi said that Mandela's life represented the hope of African people for dignity and independence, saying other African icons also played the same role including late Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser.

"Today's gathering offers a great opportunity to provide our children with better education and to reduce the rate of unemployment among the youth," Sisi stated, stressing the importance of protecting the youth against the danger of extremism and terrorism.




President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi during meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly 73rd meeting in New York, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 – Press Photo