Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that restoring the concept and pillars of the nation-state, through supporting its institutions, and boosting the capabilities of national armies and central governments, was key to resolving regional crises and achieving stability.
Sis was in Glasgow to attend the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26).
He met with Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg, expressing Egypt’s keenness to advance cooperation with Austria in all fields.
Egyptian presidency spokesman Bassam Radi said the talks also covered several regional issues and crises in several countries in the region.
Sisi and Schallenberg exchanged views on the most critical developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and ways to revive the peace process based on international agreements.
“They also discussed Egyptian efforts to firm up the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the reconstruction of the Strip for the benefit of the Palestinian citizens.”
Schallenberg affirmed his country’s keenness to strengthen relations with Egypt, which is a cornerstone of stability and security in the Middle East and the Mediterranean regions.
He also stressed Austria’s hope to further bolster coordination with Egypt to boost bilateral cooperation, to in turn achieve mutual interests.
He lauded Egypt’s efforts in combating illegal immigration, terrorism, and extremism, in addition to efforts to develop religious discourse.
Later, Sisi met Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte.
Radi stated that the meeting addressed advancing bilateral relations in areas of common interest, particularly trade, tourism, and immigration.
The two leaders also touched on the ongoing cooperation in water management and the means to benefit from the Dutch expertise in irrigation and agriculture projects and the field of port management.
They also discussed the latest developments in several regional issues of common interest.
Rutte stressed his country’s keenness to enhance cooperation with Egypt to maintain regional peace and security in the Middle East and Africa.
