UAE-Egyptian Talks Reiterate Significance of Joint Arab Action

The Emirati president meeting with the Egyptian president. (WAM)
The Emirati president meeting with the Egyptian president. (WAM)
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UAE-Egyptian Talks Reiterate Significance of Joint Arab Action

The Emirati president meeting with the Egyptian president. (WAM)
The Emirati president meeting with the Egyptian president. (WAM)

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reiterated Monday their keenness to continue engaging in consultation and strengthen joint Arab action to address regional and international challenges as the UAE and Egypt work to enhance security and stability and foster lasting prosperity for the region’s peoples.

During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders addressed various issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on regional and international developments.

Both sides underscored the importance of working towards peaceful solutions to regional crises through dialogue and diplomacy while bolstering regional peace and stability.

The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways to develop cooperation to realize the aspirations of their peoples for sustainable development and prosperity.

The two presidents also discussed cooperation, particularly in the economic, investment, and development areas, as well as promising opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation to further serve the interests of the two countries and peoples.

The meeting also reviewed the UAE’s upcoming hosting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). The leaders discussed its importance in advancing collective climate action, especially in the areas of sustainability and resource conservation, and delivering mutual benefits to all in efforts to achieve a better future for humanity.

The UAE President welcomed El-Sisi, who congratulated him on the UAE’s achievement in the space field with the return of astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi following the longest Arab space mission in history.

Sisi expressed his wish for the UAE to achieve further progress in various fields.

The Egyptian president arrived Monday in the UAE and was received by the UAE President at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Sheikh Mohamed accompanied the Egyptian President to greet Emirati astronauts on the airport grounds, where an official reception was held to celebrate the return of astronaut Al Neyadi to the UAE.

Sisi congratulated the team for contributing to the achievement of Al Neyadi and described it as a source of pride for every Arab, wishing the UAE further progress in all fields.



Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA
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Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in the region in addition to issues of common interest.


Saudi FM Participates in Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Antalya

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS
This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS
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Saudi FM Participates in Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Antalya

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS
This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in Antalya on Saturday in a meeting attended by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and their Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.

The ministers discussed the latest regional developments, including support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts and its endeavors to reach a permanent ceasefire between Iran and the United States, thereby contributing to de-escalation, and sparing the region and the world the serious security and economic repercussions of war.


GCC Secretary-General Meets with Swiss FM in Türkiye

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with Swiss FM in Türkiye

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met on Friday with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Antalya, Türkiye, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

During the meeting, they discussed several regional and international issues, including the recent Iranian attacks on GCC states and their serious implications for regional security and stability, as well as the regional and global economy.

The secretary-general expressed appreciation for Switzerland’s supportive stance toward the GCC position on these attacks.

Cassis reaffirmed his country’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks and its support for all measures taken by GCC states. He also expressed condolences for the loss of lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening political coordination under the memorandum of understanding between the GCC and Switzerland, contributing to security, stability, prosperity, and development for the two sides.