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President El-Sisi welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at Alamain Airport
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Alamain International Airport on Sunday for a fraternal visit. President El-Sisi emphasized the special relationship between the two nations and the high regard for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the UAE among Egyptians, highlighting the deep and multifaceted ties. The leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional and international developments, and efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. They also stressed the importance of ongoing consultation, coordination, and joint action on various issues amid regional challenges. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed gratitude for the warm reception, reaffirming the historic and brotherly bonds between the leaderships and peoples of Egypt and the UAE.
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met at Alamein International Airport to discuss regional and international developments, particularly efforts to prevent escalation in the Middle East. The two leaders emphasized the importance of continued consultation, coordination, and joint action to address challenges facing the region. President El-Sisi welcomed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, highlighting the strong ties between Egypt and the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed appreciation for the welcome, affirming the historic bonds between the leaderships and peoples of both nations.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with US President's Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq, Ambassador Tom Barrack, to discuss recent regional developments, focusing on Syria and Iraq. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of preserving Syria's unity and territorial integrity, condemned a recent terrorist attack in Damascus, and stressed the need to strengthen Syrian national institutions while rejecting foreign interference. He also highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts against terrorism and extremism. Regarding Iraq, the officials reviewed the new Iraqi government's efforts to strengthen state authority and ensure state control over weapons. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, backing Iraqi state institutions in addressing challenges.
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