President Abdel-Fattah
El-Sisi asserted Egypt’s commitment to its stance regarding the
national security of the Gulf region as part of its own national security
rejecting any practices aiming to destabilize it in his meeting in Cairo with
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, the Egyptian Presidency said.
The statement from El-Sisi came following his meeting in Cairo with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman.
Cairo is the first stop for Prince bin Salman in a regional tour that includes also Jordan and Turkey.
According to the Egyptian presidency, El-Sisi and bin Salman also discussed the latest developments regionally and internationally, with both sides having a mutual understanding about continuing joint efforts to face the dangers threatening the security and stability of the region.
In a joint statement issued following the meeting, Egypt and Saudi Arabia emphasized the necessity of supporting international efforts to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to ensure the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. They also highlighted the importance of boosting the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as well as safe keep the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Both Egypt and Saudi Arabia reiterated their support for efforts to make the Middle East a nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction free zone in a way that contributes to achieving international and regional stability.
They also support the efforts to encourage Iran to commit to the principles of non-interfere in the Arab states’ affairs and refrain from all destabilizing activities in the region including supporting armed militias and threatening maritime navigation.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
