President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met
with a delegation from the US Congress headed by Senator Richard Shelby in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry,
where they discussed regional stability in light of the turbulence in the
Middle East.
The president said that Egypt is keen on strengthening its relations with the US in light of the “turbulent region reality” and the “escalating challenges” it creates, referring to the latest developments in Palestine, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady said in a statement.
Both sides discussed the Palestinian cause, with Sisi affirming Egypt’s firm position in this regard to reach a just and comprehensive solution that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people that is in line with international laws, the statement said.
From their side, the US delegation praised Egypt’s efforts in support of the peace process, affirming the importance of US-Egyptian relations, noting that the country is a pillar of security and stability in the Middle East and the Arab world as well as a pivotal partner for the US in the region.
Furthermore, they praised Egypt’s role in achieving stability and security after its success in combating terrorism and extremist ideology and establishing the noble concepts and values of freedom of belief, in addition to the great efforts made inside Egypt to achieve comprehensive development.
The meeting also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in a number of fields, especially at the political, military, and economic levels. They also highlighted the current developments on the regional and international arenas.
The two countries just commemorated the centennial of their diplomatic relations, which were established in 1922, agreeing to continue consultation and coordination in different areas of bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
