Sisi Affirms Egypt's Keenness on Safety, Security of Lebanon

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received Sunday Cardinal Mar Béchara Boutros Raï, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and discuss Egypt-Lebanon bilateral ties, according to Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady.

"Sisi welcomed Cardinal Mar Béchara Boutros Raï in his second homeland Egypt,' Rady said.

The President confirmed that he deeply values the firm relations between Egypt and Lebanon at both the official and popular levels.

Sisi underscored Egypt’s keenness on the safety, security and stability of Lebanon and on achieving Lebanon’s national interest and sparing it from the dangers of conflicts in the region.

He added that this comes within the context of Egypt’s persistent interest in all that is in the interest of Lebanon and its people. He also valued the Cardinal’s constructive and fundamental role in support of Lebanon and of restoring its stability.

The meeting was attended by Lebanon’s Ambassador in Cairo. 

On his part, Cardinal Mar Béchara Boutros Raï said he was honored to meet with President Sisi.

He stressed Lebanon’s commitment to enhancing the historic and firm relations that bind the two countries, which are based on solidarity and fraternity.

He expressed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s efforts in support of Lebanon in all fields, and for its status as a cornerstone and fundamental guarantor for maintaining stability in Lebanon and in the entire Arab region.