Egyptian and Algerian Presidents Reiterate Rejection of Any Threat to Arab States' Security and Sovereignty
Cairo, July 29 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune reaffirmed on Wednesday their rejection of any infringement on the security and sovereignty of brotherly Arab states, while expressing their support for efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Iranian crisis.
In a press statement, Egyptian presidential spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy said this came during a telephone conversation between the two leaders, in which they discussed bilateral relations between Egypt and Algeria, as well as regional issues of mutual concern.
The statement said the call saw agreement on the priority of intensifying international and regional efforts to prevent a return to full-scale escalation, and on enhancing coordination and consultation between Egypt and Algeria on various regional issues amid current challenges.
It added that President el-Sisi expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with Algeria, both leadership and people, in the face of fires that have engulfed areas of its territory, emphasizing Egypt’s readiness to provide any support to the Algerian people in confronting this situation.
He stressed the depth of the historical relations between the two countries and their peoples, and praised the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation tracks in recent times.
President el-Sisi affirmed the importance of building on this momentum and implementing the understandings and agreements reached by both sides, particularly the decisions of the Supreme Joint Committee held in Cairo in November 2025.
The statement noted that President Tebboune, for his part, outlined the intensive efforts undertaken by Algerian authorities to deal with the repercussions of the fires and to safeguard citizens and their property.
President Tebboune also touched upon the steady growth in Algerian-Egyptian relations, pointing to the significant prospects for developing cooperation in various fields, leveraging the substantial capabilities and human resources of both countries.
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