President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, discussed Thursday bilateral ties and means to foster them, according to Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady.
"Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, and Chief of the General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, attended the meeting," Rady said.
Sisi welcomed Mikati in his second homeland Egypt and lauded the profound and firm relations between Egypt and Lebanon, at both the official and popular levels.
He also reiterated Egypt’s commitment to Lebanon’s safety, security, and stability and to achieving Lebanon’s national interests.
Sisi also underscored keenness on sparing Lebanon the dangers of conflicts in the region, given Egypt’s persistent concern for everything within the realm of Lebanon’s interest, aiming to maintain Lebanon’s capability and power and to preserve the resources of the Lebanese people and the unity of their national fabric.
On his part, the Lebanese Prime Minister lauded Egypt's tireless and sincere efforts to mobilize international support for Lebanon, in light of the continuing difficult challenges facing the Lebanese people, particularly at the political and economic levels.
Mikati went on to emphasize Lebanon's pride in the strong historical relations, based on foundations of solidarity and fraternity, that bind the two brotherly countries. He also highlighted his country's appreciation for the vital role Egypt plays as a cornerstone for maintaining stability in Lebanon and in the Arab region as a whole.
The Lebanese Premier also valued the current Egyptian experience, which is based on prioritizing economic and developmental success, presenting a model to be emulated for countries of the region.
The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the Lebanese political scene, in addition to ways to enhance the existing bilateral cooperation frameworks between the two brotherly countries. The talks also touched on developments in the most prominent regional situations.
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