Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was warmly received by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Following an official reception ceremony, the two leaders held a bilateral meeting at Al Shati Palace to discuss strategic cooperation and regional developments.
According to Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, the meeting underscored the strength of Egyptian-UAE relations and the leaders’ shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic, trade, and investment sectors, to serve the mutual interests of both nations and their peoples.
The leaders also reviewed pressing regional issues, foremost among them the crisis in Gaza. They jointly called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, as well as the urgent exchange of prisoners and detainees. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed commended Egypt’s pivotal mediation role and its unwavering humanitarian efforts since the onset of the crisis, especially in alleviating the suffering of civilians in Gaza.
President El-Sisi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterated the need to ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza in quantities sufficient to address the dire conditions on the ground. Both affirmed their support for a two-state solution as the only viable path to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Beyond Gaza, the discussions extended to developments in Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia. The two leaders emphasized the paramount importance of safeguarding the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of all Arab states. They expressed a shared vision for a region built on stability, prosperity, and mutual respect for national interests.
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