President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi welcomed Wednesday the United
Arab Emirates to join the East Mediterranean Gas Organization as observer, the
presidency spokesperson told local media.
Currently, the organization has seven founding states that are Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.
President Sisi stated that the UAE will be an added value to the organization helping it achieve strategic interests and reinforcing cooperation among its members.
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on Wednesday in Cairo to meet with President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi in Al Itihadiyah presidential palace.
The talks will tap on bilateral relations as well as consultation and coordination upon various matters of mutual interest.
Source: Egypt Today
