Egyptian President departs UAE after concluding his working visit

Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, departed the UAE, concluding a working visit to the country.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan bid farewell to President Al Sisi at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi.

Also present to bid farewell to the Egyptian President were Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Mohammed Bin Mubarak Bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; and a number of senior officials.

Earlier, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed held talks with Sisi to discuss ways to further strengthen the longstanding ties between the two nations.

The talks, which took place during the Egyptian President's working visit to the UAE, centred on enhancing collaboration across various sectors, particularly in development, economic, and investment fields.

Both leaders emphasised the importance of these efforts in meeting the aspirations of their countries and peoples for progress and prosperity.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed and Sisi also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, exchanging views on key developments, particularly in the Middle East. They welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and emphasised the importance of ensuring sufficient humanitarian aid reaches the enclave.

Sheikh Mohamed praised Egypt's efforts in supporting the Palestinian people and its pivotal role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

WAM