Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy
stated that the Crown Prince welcomed President El-Sisi’s visit to Saudi
Arabia, expressing the Kingdom’s pride in the strong fraternal relations with
Egypt. He underlined the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening bilateral
cooperation across various fields and advancing them toward broader and more
sustainable horizons, serving the interests of both countries and meeting the
aspirations of their peoples within their shared vision for the future.
The Crown Prince also praised Egypt’s pivotal role in
promoting regional security, stability, and development, based on its
historical weight and strategic position.
The Spokesperson added that President El-Sisi expressed his
deep appreciation and gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality.
He reaffirmed the profound bonds of friendship and pride that Egypt, its
leadership, and its people hold for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the
close historical ties between the two countries. The President also expressed
his aspiration to continue building on the significant progress achieved in
bilateral relations, contributing to strengthening economic and trade
partnerships and fulfilling the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples.
The meeting featured in-depth discussions on various issues
of bilateral cooperation. Both sides stressed the importance of boosting joint
investments and accelerating the launch of the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme
Coordination Council, as a comprehensive framework for advancing relations at
all levels. They also agreed to expand partnerships in industrial integration,
localization of technological industries, transport, renewable energy, and
urban development.
The talks further addressed regional and international
developments of common concern, including a review of Egypt’s efforts to secure
a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in coordination with relevant parties. President
El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Saudi initiatives on the Palestinian
issue, most recently the outcomes of the “Two-State Solution” conference.
In this context, the two leaders emphasized the urgent need
to ensure the swift and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, the
release of hostages and detainees, and the rejection of any attempts to displace
Palestinians from their land or reimpose Israeli military occupation of Gaza.
They also stressed the need to halt Israeli practices against Palestinians in
the West Bank.
The Spokesperson concluded that both leaders affirmed their
determination to continue coordination and joint consultations, particularly in
light of the rapid developments in the Middle East, underscoring the importance
of supporting the stability of regional states and preserving their territorial
integrity and national institutions.