Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed several issues during their meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, according to a statement by the Egyptian presidency.
During his meeting with his Emirati counterpart, President El-Sisi discussed ways to enhance relations on all levels, particularly in economic cooperation, joint investments, and trade exchange.
The presidential spokesperson added that the two leaders also reviewed the latest developments in regional affairs and issues of common interest.
They agreed to continue their joint efforts to resolve the crises in the region in a way that safeguards the interests of the Arab peoples, enhances Arab solidarity, and achieves stability and prosperity in the region.
According to the presidency, the two leaders also discussed the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) hosted by Dubai at the end of this year.
Both agreed to benefit from Egypt's successful experience in hosting the previous COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh and to build on the results achieved to give impetus to joint climate action at the international level.
During the visit, the Egyptian president congratulated the UAE on succeeding in sending an Emirati astronaut (Sultan Al-Neyadi) on the longest Arab space mission to date. El-Sisi and his Emirati counterpart met Al-Neyadi and other Emirati astronauts, the presidency said.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
