Sisi, European Council's Michel Tackle Eastern Mediterranean

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call Thursday evening from Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council; they discussed various issues including the developments of the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady.

Sisi and the Belgian politician discussed a number of files and issues of common interest between Egypt and the European Union, most notably ways to strengthen mutual relations between the two sides at all levels, and coordination efforts on the most important regional issues, especially in light of the imminent holding of the European Union summit next week.

"The two leaders tackled also the various aspects of the institutional relationship between Egypt and the European Union including all its political, economic and developmental dimensions," said Rady.

Sisi and Michel stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation and mutual dialogue in this regard, in order to consolidate their friendly relations in light of common interests and challenges.

"The call also touched on the coordination file between Egypt and the European Union on many important international and regional issues especially the developments in the situation in the eastern Mediterranean region and Libya," Rady added.

Sisi and Michel reached a consensus on the importance of maximizing channels of consultation between the two sides in this regard, and visions converged on the need to continue working to reach a comprehensive political settlement of the Libyan issue in accordance with international references so that stability can be restored in the region and provide a better future for its people.

"I spoke with President @AlsisiOfficial of Egypt about the situation in Eastern Mediterranean. Dialogue and cooperation are key for regional stability and security," Michel tweeted.

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