The UAE and Egypt... Half a century of strategic partnership
Youssef Al-Haddad
October 27 2022
The Emirati-Egyptian relations over half a century have provided an inspiring model for relations between brothers, not only because they are based on the legacy of a history of respect and mutual appreciation between the leaderships of the two countries, since the era of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may he rest in peace, but also because These relations are constantly developing in various fields, until they have reached the level of strategic partnership, which in its positive returns exceed the two countries, to contribute to strengthening the foundations of security and stability at the regional and international levels.
The strong personal relations between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, represent a strong lever for the partnership relations between the two countries.
The continuous cooperation and consultation between them since the Egyptian president took office has added an increasing depth to bilateral relations, as the UAE and Egypt have cooperated in addressing many regional crises in the Middle East in recent years.
There is no doubt that the meetings that bring together His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his brother Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi express the two countries' leaderships' awareness of the importance of joint coordination, in order to build unified positions to address the various challenges and risks facing the two countries, and the Arab countries in general.
The UAE and Egypt have proven, over the past years, that their joint efforts and positions on various issues enhance the foundations of security and stability in the region. The territorial integrity of the Arab countries, and the preservation of their unity and territorial integrity.
The two countries are also leading efforts aimed at confronting strongly and resolutely the phenomenon of extremism and terrorism, and promoting joint Arab and international action to combat this dangerous scourge, which threatens regional and international security and stability. Arabic kit.
The growing strategic relations between the UAE and Egypt are based on well-established and rooted foundations that vary between brotherhood, solidarity, common destiny, respect and mutual appreciation. It is a major player in the regional and international arenas, and the wisdom, poise and decisiveness of its policy.
Therefore, the relations of the two brotherly countries were, are and will remain strong and solid, because they are based on solid and rooted foundations, in addition to the political will of the leaderships of the two brotherly countries, and the bonds of brotherhood and bonds of love and appreciation that unite their peoples. In addition, the reality confirms that the UAE and Egypt stand together, With strength and determination, in one trench in the face of forces that threaten the security of the countries of the region and the right of their peoples to development, progress and prosperity.
The past fifty years confirm the growing development in the course of the Emirati-Egyptian relations, the consensus of visions between the leaderships of the two countries regarding all regional and international issues, and the continuous cooperation between them, in order to address the threats to Arab national security, indeed confirms that the strategic partnership that unites them and takes root one day. After the other, in various fields, it represents an asset for the entire Arab nation, and enhances its ability and immunity in the face of challenges.
Emirati writer and journalist