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Egyptian Official Expects Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia to Convene in October

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)
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Egyptian Official Expects Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia to Convene in October

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)

The Saudi-Egyptian Higher Coordination Council is expected to convene in October, Egyptian Cabinet spokesperson Mohamed al-Homsani told Asharq Al-Awsat, adding that the exact date will be confirmed later.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Cairo on September 10 that the council, chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is in its final stages of formation.

He said the council aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in politics, economy, trade, development, and investment.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited Riyadh earlier this week, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed and other Saudi officials and investors.

Madbouly’s visit will boost joint investments, al-Homsani stressed, noting that most issues facing Saudi investors in Egypt have been resolved, with only 14 remaining, which are expected to be addressed in the coming weeks.

The two sides discussed opportunities in food security manufacturing, electric vehicle production, and expanding cooperation in renewable energy.

Al-Homsani added that Egypt and Saudi Arabia have finalized an agreement to protect joint investments, which will be signed and ratified soon.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have recently strengthened their relations through a series of official visits. Last month, Abdelatty visited Riyadh to boost bilateral ties, discuss shared regional challenges, and promote Arab solidarity. He met with his Saudi counterpart and other officials.

On September 8, Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited Cairo and met with Sisi. They discussed the historic relationship between their countries and ongoing security cooperation between them.

Prince Abdulaziz spoke with his Egyptian counterpart Mahmoud Tawfik about common security issues and ways to improve cooperation for a stronger security partnership.

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Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
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Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)

The second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee to follow up on the Beijing Agreement was held in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi.

The Saudi and Iranian sides reiterated their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in all its provisions and their continued effort to consolidate neighborly relations between their countries by respecting the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and international law. This includes respecting the sovereignty, independence, and security of states.

Saudi Arabia and Iran welcomed the continued positive role played by China and the importance of its support and follow-up on the implementation of the Beijing Agreement that was signed in March 2023.

China underscored its readiness to continue to support and encourage the steps taken by Saudi Arabia and Iran to develop their relationship in various fields.

The three countries welcomed the continued progress in Saudi-Iranian relations and the opportunities it provides for direct communication between the two countries at all levels and sectors.

They noted the great importance of these contacts, meetings and mutual visits between high officials from the two countries, especially in light of the current regional tensions and escalation that threaten the security of the region and world.

The officials welcomed the progress of consular services between the two countries, which allowed more than 87,000 Iranian pilgrims to perform the Hajj and more than 52,000 Iranians to perform the Umrah with ease and security during the first ten months of 2024.

They welcomed the first meeting of the Saudi-Iranian joint Media Committee and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and the Institute of Political and International Studies of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Arabia and Iran additionally expressed readiness to sign a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Along with China, they look forward to expanding cooperation among them in various fields including economic and political.

The three countries called for an immediate end to the Israeli assault against Palestine and Lebanon, condemning its attacks and violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

They further called for the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid and relief to Palestine and Lebanon, warning that the continuing cycle of violence and escalation is a serious threat to the security of the region and world.

The three countries reiterated their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen in line with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations.