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President El-Sisi congratulates Djibouti's Guelleh on re-election
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on his re-election for a new term, stating that the victory reflects the Djiboutian people's confidence in Guelleh's leadership and efforts towards development. El-Sisi expressed Egypt's desire to continue cooperation with Djibouti to strengthen fraternal relations and advance their strategic partnership, emphasizing the importance of consultation and coordination on regional issues. President Guelleh, in turn, appreciated El-Sisi's congratulations, affirming the deep fraternal and strategic ties between their countries and peoples. He also praised the momentum in bilateral relations and stressed the need for further cooperation. Guelleh, who has been in office since 1999, secured his sixth term in the April 10 elections with 97.8% of the vote against Mohamed Farah Samatar.
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