In Pics: Details of Sisi's Visit to France

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi headed to the French Capital, Paris, on Sunday, to take part in the Paris Conference to support the transition in Sudan and the Summit on Financing African Economies. The two events will be held on May 17 and 18, respectively.

"Sisi's participation in these two events came in response to the French President Emmanuel Macron’s invitation," said Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady.

Rady added that this visit reflects the close and growing bilateral relations between Egypt and France as well as Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting the transitional phase in Sudan on the regional and international levels.

During the Paris Conference to support Sudan's transition, Sisi intends to highlight that it is important for the international community to join hands to support Sudan during this historical phase.

"Sisi will further present, in this regard, the ongoing Egyptian efforts at various economic, political, and security levels," the spokesperson noted.

During the Summit on Financing African Economies, Sisi will point out various issues of concern to the African countries regarding the importance of strengthening international efforts to facilitate their integration into the global economy. Hence, economic growth will be realizable amid the repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis, the transfer of technology to African countries will be facilitated, and foreign investment enhanced in these countries.

"The President’s visit agenda will include discussions with Macron on areas of bilateral relations witnessing a qualitative leap in recent years. Mutual consultation and coordination will also continue on a number of regional and international files of common interest," Rady revealed.

Moreover, Sisi is scheduled to hold a number of meetings with French officials and heads of some international French companies to discuss ways to boost cooperation in the economic, trade, and investment fields between the two sides.

Furthermore, he will meet with a number of heads of state and government to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and promote consultations on various regional and international issues.