During his visit to the Republic of Korea, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was greeted by a group of Korean children who sang the Egyptian song "Fiha Haga Helwa" in Arabic with an Egyptian dialect. The children performed the song in front of President el-Sisi and his South Korean counterpart, President Lee Jae-myung. The performance was a unique gesture that reflected the warmth of the relations between Egypt and South Korea.

The song performance was part of President el-Sisi's state visit to South Korea, which began on Tuesday. The visit is part of a larger Asian tour that will also take him to Malaysia and Indonesia. During his visit, President el-Sisi held talks with President Lee Jae-myung and participated in a roundtable meeting with heads and representatives of major Korean companies.

The children's performance of "Fiha Haga Helwa" caught the attention of the media and impressed President el-Sisi, who smiled and applauded after the song ended. He also shook hands with some of the children who performed. The song's performance was a highlight of the visit and showcased the cultural exchange between Egypt and South Korea.

President el-Sisi's visit to South Korea aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. During his visit, he also paid a visit to the National Cemetery in Seoul, where he laid a wreath to honor the country's fallen heroes. The visit is seen as a significant step in enhancing cooperation between Egypt and South Korea in various fields.

The Egyptian President's tour of Asia is expected to boost economic and political ties with the countries he visits. His visit to South Korea is seen as a strategic move to strengthen relations with a key player in the Asian region. The visit also reflects Egypt's efforts to diversify its international relations and enhance its presence in the Asian market.

The performance of "Fiha Haga Helwa" by the Korean children was a testament to the cultural exchange between Egypt and South Korea. The song, which is a popular Egyptian tune, was performed in Arabic with an Egyptian dialect, showcasing the children's effort to learn about Egyptian culture. The performance was well-received by President el-Sisi and the South Korean officials.

President el-Sisi's visit to South Korea concluded on Thursday, but his Asian tour will continue with visits to Malaysia and Indonesia. The tour is expected to yield significant outcomes in terms of economic and political cooperation between Egypt and the countries he visits. The visit to South Korea has set a positive tone for the rest of the tour, which aims to strengthen Egypt's presence in the Asian region.

Key points

  • - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was welcomed by Korean children with a rendition of the Egyptian song "Fiha Haga Helwa" during his visit to South Korea. - The visit is part of a larger Asian tour that will also take him to Malaysia and Indonesia. - President el-Sisi also paid a visit to the National Cemetery in Seoul, where he laid a wreath to honor the country's fallen heroes.

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