The discussions took place as President el-Sisi received His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and members of his delegation at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, UAE news agency WAM reported.
President el-Sisi welcomed H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and his delegation, expressing his delight at meeting with His Highness again to discuss bilateral relations between their brotherly countries.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed conveyed to President el-Sisi the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his wishes for progress and prosperity for the leadership and people of Egypt. He noted the depth of the historic and fraternal relations between the two brotherly counties and their keen interest in bolstering them in the service of their interests in all spheres.
His Highness the Crown Prince affirmed UAE's interest, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in remaining the best supporter of Egypt towards a new renaissance and a new start in order to enable it to confront the different challenges in a in a patriotic spirit that will enable it to continue its process of development towards the achievement of the Egyptian people's aspirations for a future full of well-being, progress and growth.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in his remarks at the meeting, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, added that the leadership and people of the UAE stand alongside Egypt based on its strong belief in the stature of Egypt as the region's strategic lynchpin and as a safety valve for Arab countries and their peoples, as well as in the importance of its vital regional and international role.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed noted the constructive role Egypt plays as it supports the regional efforts to achieve stability and combat terrorism and violence. He also expressed his confidence that Egypt, with the help of the determination of its people and national institutions, will restore its vital stature and leading regional role.
The two sides discussed the excellent fraternal Emirati-Egyptian relations and their growth and development thanks to the support given by the leaders of the two countries towards the achievement of common strategic interests of the two countries and their peoples.
They also discussed the continuance of coordination, the enhancement of economic and trade relations, as well as support for the creation of strategic partnerships between the nations’ relevant bodies and institutions in different sectors.
Source: WAM
