Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Cairo and welcomed a recent agreement to halt the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed arrived in Cairo on a fraternal visit and held expanded talks with Al-Sisi, followed by a one-on-one meeting on bilateral relations and regional developments.
Al-Sisi reaffirmed the strategic nature of Egypt-UAE ties and reiterated Egypt’s full support for the stability, sovereignty, and security of the United Arab Emirates. He stressed that the security of the UAE and Gulf states constitutes an integral part of Egypt’s national security.
The two leaders welcomed the recently reached agreement to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, describing de-escalation as an important step towards restoring regional stability. They also agreed on the need to maintain coordination among Arab countries to safeguard Arab interests and security.
