President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received Thursday Mr. Ronald Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress, and discussed the latest developments in the peace process in the Middle East as well as some aspects of Egyptian-American relations, according to Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady.
"The meeting was also attended by Mr. Abbas Kamel, Chief of General Intelligence," said Rady.
Sisi affirmed the strategy of relations between Egypt and the United States, as well as the importance of strengthening the frameworks for mutual cooperation to develop these relations in all fields, in light of the challenges the region is witnessing. These challenges need more coordination and regular consultations between the two friendly countries, especially with regard to pushing efforts to reach political solutions to crises. That ripple through the region, along with confronting the threat of terrorism and extremist ideology.
On his part; Lauder praised the distinguished relations between Egypt and the United States on various levels, appreciating in this context Egypt's role in establishing peace and stability in the Middle East under the leadership of Sisi.
He also lauded the Egyptian president's efforts in combating terrorism and extremist ideology.
"Lauder appreciated efforts of President Sisi in promoting the values of tolerance, peace, and coexistence," Rady added.
The Spokesman noted that the meeting touched on the latest developments in the peace process in the Middle East.
Moreover, the Egyptian president stressed the importance of pushing international action at the present time towards resuming negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli sides with the aim of a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue in accordance with the principles of international references, which would open prospects for stability, prosperity and peaceful coexistence for all peoples of the region.
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