Sheikh Mohamed and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi at Cairo International Airport, Egypt, on Saturday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt met in Cairo on Saturday to discuss the close bonds between the UAE and Egypt and ways to expand them further.

The two leaders explored opportunities for further collaboration within the framework of the strategic partnership that unites the two countries in the economic, development, and political fields.

During their meeting, Sheikh Mohamed and Sisi reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, including the latest developments in the Middle East.

Foremost among these are the ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and alleviate the suffering of its people, by ensuring the urgent, safe, and unimpeded delivery of aid, and through intensified efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire. Both sides emphasised the need for determined international action to support the political process and promote a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, as a way to safeguard regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed and Sisi reaffirmed the depth of relations between the UAE and Egypt, which are characterised by strong ties and mutual respect, alongside a shared interest in further enhancing these relations to meet the mutual aspirations of both countries and their people.

The two leaders also expressed their keenness to maintain ongoing consultation and coordination between the UAE and Egypt on all matters serving their common interests and contributing to improved stability, security, and peace, which are considered essential for achieving development and prosperity throughout the region.

Earlier in the day Sheikh Mohamed arrived in Cairo on a visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport, he was received by Egyptian Sisi. Sisi warmly welcomed Sheikh Mohamed and his accompanying delegation to Egypt.

The two leaders exchanged greetings for the holy month of Ramadan and engaged in discussions reflecting the deep and longstanding relations between the two countries and their people. Sisi hosted an Iftar in honour of the visit of Sheikh Mohamed and his accompanying UAE delegation.

Accompanying Sheikh Mohamed on the visit is a delegation comprising Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security.

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