His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in the presence of high-level delegations from both countries.
The two sides praised the distinguished level of cooperation between the UAE and Egypt in various fields, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, based on the historical relations between the two countries. It has pushed it to broader horizons of development and progress by intensifying bilateral consultations and coordination between the two countries on issues of common interest and continuing cooperation in exploring opportunities available to both sides to realize the hopes and aspirations of the peoples of the two brotherly countries.
The two sides expressed their satisfaction with the remarkable growth in the volume of trade exchange between the two countries, which reached a historic high to reach about $ 5.5 billion in 2018.
The two sides welcomed the Riyadh agreement, which was signed on November 5, between the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council, praising the pivotal role of Saudi Arabia and the sincere efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to bring the Yemeni parties to the table. The two sides affirmed support for all efforts that preserve the unity and sovereignty of Yemen.
The two sides expressed concern about the spread of extremist militias and armed terrorist groups in Libya, in light of the continuing state of division in the country, stressing the importance of combating terrorism in Libya.
The two sides called on all parties to resume the political process under the auspices of the United Nations, and reaffirmed their full support for the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ghassan Salameh, to find a solution to this crisis.
The two sides expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the recent Washington ministerial meetings on the Renaissance Dam crisis, stressing the importance of reaching an agreement that secures the rights of the Nile Basin countries and avoids any harm to their water interests. Both sides stressed the importance of reaching a final solution to this problem by mid-January 2020. , As agreed at the Washington ministerial meetings.
The two sides reaffirmed Egypt's leadership role in confronting brutal terrorism, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate to combat extremism and terrorism, while stressing the need for the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in countering extremism and terrorism.
The two sides exchanged views on the latest Arab and regional developments, and expressed their satisfaction with the identical views between the two countries on the various issues and crises experienced by the countries of the region.
The two sides stressed the importance of concerted efforts to solve the conflicts in the region through peaceful means.
The two sides also stressed the importance of security and stability in the Arab Gulf region, being a cornerstone of security and stability in the region.
The two sides reiterated the UAE's sovereignty over its three islands (Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa) occupied by Iran, and called on the Iranian government to respond to the UAE's call for a peaceful solution to the issue of the three occupied UAE islands, either through direct negotiations, or by resorting to the International Court of Justice. .
The two sides condemned the continued foreign interference in the internal affairs of the countries of the region, which would threaten security and stability, and both sides reiterated their rejection of regional interventions in the region, including Iran and Turkey, and the Arab decision to reject and condemn the recent Turkish aggression on northeastern Syria, As a clear violation of the principles of international law and UN resolutions.
The two sides stressed the importance of the international community fulfilling its responsibilities in ensuring the freedom, security and safety of maritime navigation, as well as freedom of navigation in international straits, and protecting the security of energy installations in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea.
The two sides discussed the most important developments of the Palestinian issue, the central issue of the Arabs, and stressed the importance of reaching a just, comprehensive and lasting solution based on the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and related international resolutions. .
Both sides hailed the role of Al-Azhar as a beacon to combat extremist ideology and spread the principles of moderation and moderation. The two sides also discussed the UAE's great efforts in promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence between civilizations and religions.
Mohamed bin Zayed conferred on Sisi «Wissam Zayed»
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has awarded Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi the “Order of Zayed”, which was awarded to him by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The UAE presents to the kings, presidents and leaders of the countries, in appreciation and appreciation for its role in supporting the close historical brotherly relations and joint strategic cooperation that brings the two brotherly countries at all levels.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during the tradition ceremony held at Al Watan Palace, said: “Honoring President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is an expression of our appreciation and pride in his pivotal role and his exceptional efforts in the important qualitative leap achieved by the brotherly relations, cooperation and joint action between the UAE and Egypt In various fields".
His Highness expressed his pride in the strong brotherly relations and the level of development of joint cooperation between the two countries and their brotherly people, wishing Egypt and its people continued progress, security and stability and continuing to achieve their aspiration of development and prosperity.
For his part, the Egyptian President expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the award of the "Order of Zayed", which bears the name of an exceptional humanitarian figure who has received the love and appreciation of the world.