Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his South Korean counterpart held an expanded meeting to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand areas of cooperation. The talks focused on increasing Korean investments in Egypt and intensifying political consultations on regional and international issues. President el-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to encouraging increased investments by South Korean companies in Egypt.
President el-Sisi expressed his desire to expand cooperation and development between the two countries. He highlighted the importance of the Nile River to Egypt, considering it a matter of existence, and noting that the river represents the lifeblood for over 100 million Egyptians. Egypt supports development in Nile Basin countries, while rejecting unilateral actions that violate the principle of not causing harm and contravening international law.
The Palestinian issue was a major topic of discussion, with President el-Sisi reaffirming Egypt's stance on achieving a just and comprehensive settlement based on international legitimacy and a two-state solution. He expressed Egypt's aspiration for more countries to recognize the Palestinian state. President el-Sisi also praised Korea's potential participation in efforts to rebuild the Gaza Strip.
President el-Sisi reiterated Egypt's rejection of any plans to displace the Palestinian people and emphasized the need to prevent Israeli escalation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The talks reflect the two countries' orientation towards expanding economic and political cooperation, while coordinating positions on several regional and international files of common interest.
The Egyptian-South Korean relations have witnessed significant development in recent years, with the two countries seeking to elevate their partnership to a strategic level. The meetings between the two presidents aim to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in various fields, including economy, politics, and culture.
South Korea has expressed interest in investing in Egypt's infrastructure and industry sectors. Egypt, in turn, offers a promising market with a large and growing consumer base. The two countries are exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas such as technology, innovation, and renewable energy.
The discussions between President el-Sisi and his South Korean counterpart demonstrate the two countries' commitment to fostering a strong and comprehensive partnership. The two leaders have agreed to continue consultations and coordination on regional and international issues, with a focus on promoting peace, stability, and development in the region.
Key points
- Egypt and South Korea are seeking to strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on increasing Korean investments in Egypt and coordinating stances on regional and international issues.
