General News, The Leader - 25 September, 2017

Mohammed bin Rashid meets Egyptian President

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today met with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, in Zabeel Palace, Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed and el-Sisi discussed ways to promote fraternal relations and a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the Egyptian President's efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, stressing the keenness of the two countries’ leaderships to continue their consultation and coordination for the interests of the two countries and the two brotherly peoples.

The two leaders also discussed cooperation in various aspects and other important areas of interest to the two countries, and means of strengthening relations.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed emphasised the deep ties between the UAE and Egypt, adding that the bilateral relations are based on solid understanding and agreement on regional and international issues. He pointed out that UAE-Egyptian relations are an outstanding model for fraternal relations based on the principles of brotherhood, trust and mutual respect.

Stressing the importance of spreading the values of peace, understanding, and stability in the region, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed praised the level of cooperation between the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt in this regard.

The meeting was attended by Crown Prince of Dubai HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Deputy Ruler of Dubai HH Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Chairman of Dubai Aviation Authority and Senior President of Emirates HH Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum; Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation HH Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Minister of Cabinet Affairs & the Future HE Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Energy Minister HE Suhail Al Mazrouei, and Dubai Director of Protocol and Hospitality Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman.

Also in attendance were UAE Ambassador to Egypt HE Juma Mubarak Al Junaibi, Egyptian Foreign Minister HE Sameh Shukri, and HE Mohammed Jad, Egyptian Ambassador to the UAE, along with a number of Egyptian officials.