Egypt and Qatar on Saturday emphasized the significance of continuing their cooperation to address the challenges posed by the ongoing regional developments.
Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, highlighted the joint coordination between both countries on the various issues currently under consideration, with a focus on advancing the mutual interests of both nations.
Madbouly’s remarks came after holding talks with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the 22nd edition of the Doha Forum 2024, held in Qatar on Saturday and Sunday.
A statement by the presidency of the Egyptian cabinet said Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed his appreciation for the important and pioneering role played by the Egyptian state in both the global and regional contexts, particularly in light of the current developments in the region.
He also emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and solidarity between Egypt and Qatar in addressing the challenges posed by ongoing regional developments.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad also reiterated his commitment to maintaining open and permanent communication channels with the Egyptian government.
The Emir then referred to his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi last month on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two officials discussed several issues of mutual interest, particularly the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in light of regional events.
The Emir also highlighted the recent visit of the Qatari Prime Minister to Egypt, stressing the importance of building on this visit and advancing the ongoing work on joint cooperation files between the two countries.
Late last month, Sisi met with Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, in Cairo. The two sides discussed the joint endeavors of both nations to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate the release of captives, and ensure the unconditional provision of humanitarian and relief aid to the enclave.
They also emphasized the importance of coordinated actions to support the Palestinian people and uphold their legitimate rights to establish a sovereign and independent state in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions while safeguarding Palestinian national interests.
For over a year, Egypt, Qatar, and the US have spearheaded mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
On Saturday, Madbouly conveyed the warm greetings of Sisi to Sheikh Tamim.
He expressed the President's sincere desire to further enhance cooperation and coordination between the two countries across various sectors, building on the significant progress achieved in the Egyptian-Qatari bilateral relations at political, economic, and investment levels in recent months.
Madbouly affirmed that consultations will continue with Qatari government working teams to implement the agreements made during the Qatari Prime Minister's visit to Egypt at the end of November.
The PM also expressed hope that the discussed projects will be implemented promptly.
During a meeting last month in Cairo, Madbouly and his Qatari counterpart reviewed ways to enhance cooperation at all levels, especially in the political, economic, investment, trade and humanitarian fields, in a way that meets the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples.
Madbouly had announced that Egypt and Qatar will collaborate on a significant real estate investment project in the country's North Coast region.
He said the project is expected to be a major boost to Egypt's tourism and real estate sectors.
