Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on Saturday King Abdullah II of Jordan. An official reception was held for the Jordanian monarch, during which the national anthems of Egypt and Jordan were played.
After welcoming the Jordanian guest, President Sisi praised solid and brotherly relations with Jordan, Presidency Spokesman, Ambassador Bassam Radi, said.
He added that the president also hailed the advanced level these relations reached on all fronts.
President Sisi also expressed hopes that these relations can be strengthened even more in the future, the presidency spokesman said.
He added that the president hoped this could be done in a way that contributes to achieving the interests of Egypt and Jordan and their peoples at the bilateral level and the mechanism for trilateral co-operation with Iraq.
Moreover, President Sisi appreciated the efforts made by the Jordanian government to cater to the needs of Egyptians living and working in Jordan, Ambassador Radi said.
King Abdullah expressed, meanwhile, deep appreciation for Egypt. He referred to longstanding relations with it.
“These relations unite our two countries,” Ambassador Radi quoted King Abdullah as saying during the meeting.
The king also expressed appreciation for the advanced level co-operation within the trilateral mechanism had reached.
“Jordan is keen to benefit from Egypt’s development efforts in all fields, through the exchange of experiences and joint investment,” King Abdullah said.
President Sisi and King Abdullah also discussed issues of mutual interest, Ambassador Radi said.
He added that the two leaders underscored the importance of addressing existing crises in some regional states, within the framework of respect for their sovereignty and unity to end the suffering of their peoples.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette
