Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, held discussions here on Thursday on bilateral relations and pressing regional issues.
The talks, which took place during Sisi’s working visit to the UAE, focused on expanding bilateral cooperation across development, economic, and investment sectors, aiming to align with the two nations’ shared aspirations for progress and prosperity, according to a report by UAE’s official news agency WAM.
On regional issues, the two leaders welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
They emphasized the importance of ensuring adequate humanitarian aid reaches the enclave and reaffirmed their commitment to the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace and stability.
During the talks, Mohamed commended Egypt’s role in supporting the Palestinian people and brokering the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The two leaders also lauded the election of Joseph Aoun as the president of Lebanon, expressing optimism that Aoun would lead Lebanon to stability.
On the developments in Syria, both presidents reaffirmed their shared commitment to the country’s unity, stability, and sovereignty, calling for an inclusive political process that engages all sectors of Syrian society.
