Egypt, UAE Stress Joint Arab Work against Challenges

Sisi during his meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in the city of El Alamein. (Egyptian Presidency)
Sisi during his meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in the city of El Alamein. (Egyptian Presidency)
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Egypt, UAE Stress Joint Arab Work against Challenges

Sisi during his meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in the city of El Alamein. (Egyptian Presidency)
Sisi during his meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in the city of El Alamein. (Egyptian Presidency)

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held on Saturday summit discussions in the Egyptian city of El Alamein.

The talks covered the regional and international updates, and the need for collective Arab work to face the challenges in the region.

Egyptian presidential spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said the two leaders highlighted "the strong and distinguished relations" between their countries.

They reviewed existing areas of cooperation and collaboration, especially in economy and development.

They discussed regional and international developments, agreeing on the importance of intensifying joint Arab action to confront the growing regional and global challenges.

They stressed their keenness on continuing close coordination at all levels, given the strong historic ties between their countries.

Sheikh Mohamed and Sisi had met in Cairo in April.

In May, the UAE International Investors Council (UAEIIC) signed an MoU with the Egyptian-Emirati Business Council (EEBC) to boost existing investment partnerships.

The MoU also aims at creating more investment opportunities in the sectors of the new economy, green projects, recycling, clean projects, the technological sector, new digital technologies and other areas of common interest to the business communities between the two countries.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.

Discussions focused on the latest developments in Syria.

A statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty stressed “the importance of supporting the Syrian state during this critical moment in Syria’s history.”

He underscored the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to empower its national institutions.

He called for the adoption of a comprehensive political process, led by the Syrian people, so that stability can be restored throughout their country.

The FMs also discussed the latest developments in Gaza, with Abdellaty briefing Prince Faisal on Egypt’s “intense efforts with all concerned parties to reach an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.”