Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, met with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El Sisi on Thursday at the Al Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt.
The meeting, which reflects the two nations’ commitment to deepening their relations, coincides with the 50th anniversary of the status quo of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Egypt. The 50th anniversary of the ties is celebrated in Cairo from 26 to 28 October under the theme “Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. . . one heart. “
The two leaders reviewed developing bilateral relations between the UAE and Egypt and explored tactics for greater engagement between the two nations in a wide diversity of fields. and cultural ties between the two nations.
Sheikh Mohammed said Egypt was one of the first nations to express its willingness to create the United Arab Emirates, without delay after the Union’s announcement. He noted that UAE citizens have a deep connection to the Egyptian people, whom he described as the cradle. of human civilization and the wonderful homeland of the Arab people.
“I conveyed the greetings of the other people of the UAE to Egypt, which the founder of the UAE called the center of Arab globalization. Without Egypt, the Arabs have no life,” His Highness said. “The stability of our region and the progress and well-being of the Arab world are deeply connected to those of Egypt. Egypt’s stability is important for the prosperity of the region,” Sheikh Mohammed added.
“The bilateral courtship between the UAE and Egypt is a style for relations between Arab nations. The celebrations of the 50th anniversary of our courtship are a message that the long-term of the two nations is deeply connected for the next 50 years, economically, socially and culturally,” His Highness said. “Egypt and the rest of its people have been staunch supporters of the UAE since the nation’s founding. Egypt will remain the bond, the treasure and the brother we cannot do without,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
El-Sissi welcomed Sheikh Mohammed to Egypt, saying bilateral ties between the two nations are deeply rooted in history and a common culture. He expressed gratitude for Muhammad’s help to Egypt, which has helped the two nations strengthen their relations over the years.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed extended an invitation to el-Sisi for Egypt to be the “guest of honor” at the upcoming global government summit to be held in Dubai in February 2023.
Other dignitaries attending the assembly included Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president; Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth; Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Dr. Maitha Al Shamsi, Minister of State; Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State; Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Chairman of the Protocols to the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates; Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library; and Mariam Al Kaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Dear reader,
This segment is about life in the UAE and the data you can’t live without.
Sign up to read and complete Gulfnews. com