UAE President, Egyptian FM Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
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UAE President, Egyptian FM Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Sunday Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

Abdelatty conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, along with his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the UAE, reported the UAE state news agency WAM.

The two officials discussed the close relations between the UAE and Egypt, along with various aspects of cooperation and collaboration aimed at advancing their mutual interests.

They highlighted their shared aspirations for development and prosperity within the framework of the strategic relationship between the two nations, encompassing economic, developmental, political, and other key areas.

The meeting covered a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the latest developments in the Middle East. The discussion focused primarily on efforts to immediately halt the conflict in Gaza and address the worsening humanitarian situation by ensuring the safe and unobstructed delivery of essential aid to the area’s residents.

Sheikh Mohamed and Abdelatty stressed the importance of concerted international efforts to prevent further escalation and avoid the consequences of additional crises that could threaten regional stability.

They reiterated the need to push for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, which they agreed is the key to enhancing security and stability in the region.

They renewed their commitment to continuing close consultation and coordination between their nations, emphasizing the importance of bolstering joint Arab action to effectively address the challenges and crises facing the region.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court.



MWL Hails Efforts of Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group

 People stranded in an inundated area in Tokar in the Red Sea State following recent heavy flooding in eastern Sudan, sit in front of their tent on September 5, 2024. (AFP)
People stranded in an inundated area in Tokar in the Red Sea State following recent heavy flooding in eastern Sudan, sit in front of their tent on September 5, 2024. (AFP)
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MWL Hails Efforts of Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group

 People stranded in an inundated area in Tokar in the Red Sea State following recent heavy flooding in eastern Sudan, sit in front of their tent on September 5, 2024. (AFP)
People stranded in an inundated area in Tokar in the Red Sea State following recent heavy flooding in eastern Sudan, sit in front of their tent on September 5, 2024. (AFP)

The Muslim World League praised on Saturday the relentless efforts of the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) group aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people, saving lives, and achieving a permanent cessation of hostilities.

In a statement, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa who is also Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, expressed the league's full support and deep appreciation for the efforts of the ALPS group.

The group is comprised of Saudi Arabia, the United States, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations. It operates under the Jeddah Declaration and the patronage of Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Al-Issa emphasized the urgent need for the Sudanese parties to respond to the group's call for opening additional border crossings, as more than 25 million people are facing severe hunger and starvation.

The MWL praised the group's commitment to rescuing the Sudanese people and continuing efforts to deliver humanitarian aid and protect civilians, noting that aid reached nearly 300,000 people in Darfur last week. It also highlighted its initiatives for a ceasefire and ending the war in Sudan.