Egyptian President and Saudi Crown Prince stress the necessity of reducing regional escalation
- Telephone discussions on bilateral relations and regional and international issues
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a telephone conversation today, Thursday, with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, during which they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and a number of regional and international issues.
The official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated in a press release that al-Sisi conveyed congratulations to the Saudi Crown Prince on the occasion of the upcoming Saudi National Day, expressing his wishes for continued stability and prosperity for the Kingdom under the wise leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appreciated these sentiments, reaffirming the fraternal and historical ties binding the two brotherly nations.
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The spokesperson noted that the call covered the entirety of bilateral relations between the two countries. Al-Sisi emphasized the importance of continuing to advance and strengthen various aspects of bilateral cooperation, in order to serve shared interests and meet the aspirations of both countries and their peoples for development, prosperity, and improved conditions in the region.
He stressed the shared destiny between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the importance of joint efforts to overcome challenges facing the region and its countries. He further emphasized that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and all Arab states constitutes an extension of Egypt’s national security.
The spokesperson added that the Saudi Crown Prince expressed his appreciation for the progress witnessed in relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, commending the close coordination between the two countries to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East region and to fulfill the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples for progress and prosperity. He also underscored the importance of intensifying coordination between the two countries across various fields, including high-level visits.
The call also addressed a number of regional and international issues. Both sides emphasized the necessity of de-escalating current regional tensions to preserve peace and stability in the region, given the repercussions of the current tensions on energy security, supply chains, and regional and international trade.
