In Pics: Sisi discusses with French Senate President cooperation, regional issues

CAIRO - 9 December 2020: President Abdel Fattah al- Sisi discussed on Tuesday with President of French Senate Gerard Larcher ways of boosting bilateral cooperation in the coming period, especially in the tourism, cultural, and development fields.

 

 

According to a statement issued by a presidential spokesman, Larcher welcomed President Sisi's visit to France, praising distinguished ties between the two countries.

 

 

"France is looking forward to promoting partnership between the two countries in different fields, especially in the parliamentary sphere," Larcher said.

 

 

For his part, President Sisi hoped that this visit will represent a starting point for the development of a distinguished friendship between Egypt and France at all levels, with special focus on the parliamentary domain, the statement added.

 

 

 

The two sides exchanged viewpoints on the latest developments of issues in the East Mediterranean region and the Middle East and Egypt's comprehensive vision on various challenges facing the region including combating terrorism and extremist thought along with restoring security and stability in countries which suffer crises, he added.

 

 

For his part, Larcher lauded Egypt's efforts in this regard, saying France supports Egypt and its crucial and balanced role in the Middle East region.