Cairo, Abu Dhabi Call for Facing Attempts to Destabilize Regional Security

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (R) shakes hands with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © The Egyptian Presidency / Reuters
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (R) shakes hands with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © The Egyptian Presidency / Reuters
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Cairo, Abu Dhabi Call for Facing Attempts to Destabilize Regional Security

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (R) shakes hands with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © The Egyptian Presidency / Reuters
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (R) shakes hands with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © The Egyptian Presidency / Reuters

The United Arab Emirates and Egypt stressed on Monday the need to stand up against foreign intervention in Arab countries’ internal affairs and to intensify joint efforts to achieve the interests of the Arab nation.

The two sides also agreed on maintaining coordination to overcome challenges threatening regional security and stability.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, developments in the fight against terrorism, underlining the necessity to exert concerted efforts to counter the financing of terrorist groups and combat extremism and violence.

Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the strong bilateral ties between the UAE and Egypt, which, he said, were based on the values of understanding and agreement over regional and international issues.

“The Emirati-Egyptian coordination has proved its toughness over the past years in facing various challenges in the region, foremost of which is the challenge of terrorism, which has become a serious global threat that can not be tolerated, because it has spread in a manner that can not be ignored. This calls for a serious Arab, regional and international stand to face this threat, that targets everyone without exception," the Abu Dhabi crown prince said.

“The UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stands firmly with Egypt in its war against terrorism, which will not be able to hinder or disrupt the country’s vision of achieving development and progress, and the well-being of its people,” he added.

Sisi, for his part, highlighted Egypt’s keenness to maintain strong bilateral relations and coordination between the two countries at all levels, noting that the security of the Gulf States was an integral part of Egypt’s national security.

The Egyptian president arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a two-day official visit.



Starmer Says Recognizing Palestinian State Must Be Part of Wider Peace Plan, E3 Urges End to Gaza War

People wave a giant Palestinian flag during a demonstration to support the population of Gaza called by various Albanian social organizations at Skanderbeg square in Tirana, on July 23, 2025. (AFP)
People wave a giant Palestinian flag during a demonstration to support the population of Gaza called by various Albanian social organizations at Skanderbeg square in Tirana, on July 23, 2025. (AFP)
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Starmer Says Recognizing Palestinian State Must Be Part of Wider Peace Plan, E3 Urges End to Gaza War

People wave a giant Palestinian flag during a demonstration to support the population of Gaza called by various Albanian social organizations at Skanderbeg square in Tirana, on July 23, 2025. (AFP)
People wave a giant Palestinian flag during a demonstration to support the population of Gaza called by various Albanian social organizations at Skanderbeg square in Tirana, on July 23, 2025. (AFP)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that recognizing Palestinian statehood should be part of a wider plan for lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis,

After France said on Thursday it would recognize Palestine, Starmer said he was working with allies on the steps that were needed for peace in the conflict in Gaza.

"Recognition of a Palestinian state has to be one of those steps. I am unequivocal about that. But it must be part of a wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis," he said in a statement after speaking with the leaders of France and Germany.

The leaders of the so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany called on Friday for an end to the war in Gaza through an immediate ceasefire and said they were committed to supporting diplomatic efforts by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now...We firmly oppose all efforts to impose Israeli sovereignty over the Occupied Palestinian Territories," the leaders of the three European countries said in a joint statement.