Sisi meets Kuwaiti Emir, talks security cooperation with interior min.

CAIRO – 1 September 2019: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Saturday with Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, during Sisi's official visit to Kuwait.

The two sides discussed the development of the close security cooperation between the two countries, in light of their common will to fight terrorism and confront extremist ideology, presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said.

The President thanked the Kuwaiti Emir, government and people for hosting and caring for the Egyptian community their country. He also expressed appreciation for the role played by the Kuwaiti authorities to facilitate and secure all the electoral benefits for Egyptians residing in the State of Kuwait, Radi added.

Sisi was received by Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. They are expected to hold talks focusing on enhancing bilateral relations in a way to serve mutual interests.

Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Tareq El Qouny said in Friday press remarks that the visit reflects the special bond of the Egyptian and Kuwaiti people and their solidarity in the face of challenges and threats during the recent years.

This is considered the third official visit by President Sisi to Kuwait since he assumed office in 2014. The first visit was in January 2015 to express gratitude for Kuwait’s good stands with Egypt following the June 30 revolution.

During the visit, Sheikh Al-Sabah decorated the Egyptian leader with Mubarak Al-Kabeer Necklace, one of the most honorable merits in Kuwait, in recognition of his role in consolidating the distinguished relations between the two countries.

The two sides discussed ways to enhance the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries and elevate them to broader horizons.

They also discussed a number of regional issues, including the situation in Libya.