Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the recent agreement to halt the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of continued Arab coordination to address regional challenges.
According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed arrived in Cairo on a fraternal visit and held expanded talks with Al-Sisi, followed by a one-on-one meeting focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.
Al-Sisi reaffirmed the strategic nature of Egypt-UAE ties and reiterated Egypt’s full support for the stability, sovereignty, and security of the United Arab Emirates.
He stressed that the security of the UAE and Gulf states constitutes “an integral part of Egypt’s national security” and reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to supporting Gulf countries and other Arab states.
For his part, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed expressed appreciation for the warm reception and praised the exceptional ties linking the two countries at both official and popular levels.
He also underscored the importance of maintaining close consultations with Egypt on bilateral relations and regional developments, while expressing appreciation for Egypt’s support for the security and stability of Gulf states.
The two leaders reviewed a number of regional issues of mutual concern and welcomed the recently reached agreement to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, describing de-escalation as an important step towards restoring regional stability.
They also agreed on the need to maintain coordination among Arab countries to safeguard Arab interests and security amid growing regional challenges.
Al-Sisi outlined Egypt’s approach to regional crises, which is based on supporting comprehensive and sustainable political solutions aimed at restoring peace and stability and redirecting national resources towards development rather than conflict.
The presidency said the meeting reflected the ongoing consultations between the leaders of Egypt and the UAE on bilateral and regional issues within the framework of their longstanding strategic partnership.
