National institutions preserve unity of unrest-hit states: Sisi

BIARRITZ, France, Aug 26 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi stressed on Monday that backing national institutions would certainly help preserve the unity of unrest-hit countries and end sufferings of peoples.

Sisi, during a meeting with US President Donald Trump, underlined the importance of rallying efforts by the international community to curtail terrorism and stop providing weapons and financial support to terrorist groups.

Sisi met Trump on the sidelines of a G7 summit that is set to wrap up later in the day.

Sisi reiterated Egypt's support of all honest efforts aiming at finding a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian problem in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions, said Presidential spokesman Bassam Radi.

The president lauded strategic relations binding Egypt with the US and the positive development of relations between the two countries under Trump administration.

He said Egypt is keen on developing relations with the US in all domains and maintaining coordination on ways of achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.

Trump expressed appreciation for the security, stability and development Egypt achieved under the leadership of Sisi despite volatile regional developments and challenges.

He said the US is looking forward to developing cooperation with Egypt at all levels, referring to Egypt's success in carrying out economic reforms and boosting the overall development process.

He said the US is keen on increasing trade exchange with Egypt and joint investments.

Trump lauded Egypt's pivotal role in the Middle East region and its efforts in combating terrorism and cementing foundations of peace and stability in the region.

He also expressed support of Sisi's efforts to enhance principles of freedom of worship and religious tolerance.