UAE and Egypt leaders discuss regional security and strengthen strategic partnership in El Alamein

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in El Alamein on Sunday during an official visit to Egypt, with discussions focusing on regional developments, security challenges, and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region and exchanged views on efforts to address ongoing challenges while reaffirming their commitment to continued consultation and coordination to support regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed and President El-Sisi also discussed the longstanding ties between the UAE and Egypt, exploring opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors in line with the shared interests of both countries and their commitment to sustainable development and prosperity.

The UAE President arrived in El Alamein earlier on Sunday, where he was received at the airport by President El-Sisi.

Sheikh Mohamed was accompanied by a delegation that included Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; as well as several ministers and senior officials.

The meeting comes following President El-Sisi’s visit to the UAE in May, when the two leaders held talks in Abu Dhabi and were also seen together during a visit to Yas Mall, highlighting the close relationship and strong ties between the UAE and Egyptian leadership.