Hassan welcomed Madbouly, noting the committee's consistent
meetings reflect the wisdom and vision of the leadership in both countries. He
praised Egypt's pivotal role in supporting the Palestinian cause, particularly
its political and humanitarian aid to Gaza and its efforts to secure a
comprehensive ceasefire.
Hassan also expressed Jordan's interest in establishing an
administrative capital and sought to leverage Egypt's experience in building
its new administrative city. Madbouly affirmed Egypt's readiness to assist.
The Jordanian premier highlighted areas for increased
cooperation, including trade, transport, tourism, and transit trade. He also
called for the revitalization of the tripartite cooperation mechanism between
Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq. Hassan assured Madbouly that new Jordanian measures to
regulate foreign labor were not aimed at reducing the number of Egyptian
workers.
Madbouly, for his part, congratulated Hassan on his new role
and conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to King Abdullah II,
emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations.
He underscored the ongoing coordination between Cairo and
Amman to address challenges facing the Palestinian issue. Madbouly cited
coordination with Qatar and the United States to achieve a ceasefire and the
potential for an early recovery and reconstruction conference once an agreement
is reached. He also pointed to regional challenges, particularly Israeli
attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause in both Gaza and the West Bank.
Madbouly stressed Cairo's commitment to strengthening
cooperation in various sectors, including electricity interconnection, which
could benefit the wider region. He praised the level of Jordanian investment in
Egypt and expressed support for activating the tripartite cooperation with
Iraq.
The Egyptian premier also thanked Jordan for its care and coordination regarding Egyptian workers, affirming the shared destiny and similar challenges faced by both countries.