Mohamed Bin Zayed, Sisi review latest regional and global developments in Sharm El Sheikh

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, on Monday deliberated the prospects of further advancing cooperation across all fronts for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples.

During a meeting in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh, where Sheikh Mohamed arrived earlier on Monday, the two leaders reviewed issues of interest, and the latest developments on the regional and international scene. They affirmed the importance of strengthening Arab solidarity in the face of common challenges, with Sheikh Mohamed commending the privileged relations between the two nations.

"Egypt is a cornerstone of Arab security and its pivotal role and efforts are well appreciated," Sheikh Mohamed said, pointing to the UAE's keenness to maintain constant channels of cooperation between the two nations to promote their common interests and achieves stability, security and peace in the region. He expressed his sincere thanks to the Egyptian President for the warm reception and hospitality he received during the visit.

For his part, President Abdel-Fattah Al Sisi welcomed Sheikh Mohamed's visit, expressing his pride in the longstanding relations between the UAE and Egypt and the joint action that unites them in facing the challenges besetting regional stability and security.

Sheikh Mohamed is received by Abdel Fattah Al Sisi upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport. WAM

He also affirmed Egypt's keenness to strengthen relations with the UAE in various fields, and underlined the importance of increasing bilateral meetings to ensure constant coordination over the rapid developments witnessed by the region and the world.

At the end of the meeting, the they reaffirmed the common vision shared by the two countries regarding many files and issues of interest. They stressed on the need to continue enhancing Emirati-Egyptian cooperation and coordination for consolidating joint Arab action, with Al Sisi stressing in this context Egypt’s unshakable commitment towards the security of the Gulf and its rejection of any attempts to destabilise it.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Reem Bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council, and Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Under-Secretary of the Court of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince.

Major General Abbas Kamel, Chief of Egypt's General Intelligence Service, Major General Ahmed Ali, Chief of the President's Office, and Presidential Spokesperson, Bassam Rady also attended the meeting.

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