Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar to Cairo, marking her first visit as President of Slovenia. The meeting was attended by officials from both countries and included a bilateral discussion, followed by an expanded meeting with the two countries' delegations. President el-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the strong relations between Egypt and Slovenia, emphasizing the importance of developing cooperation in various fields.
President el-Sisi and President Pirc Musar discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of politics, trade, investment, and education. They also touched on regional and international issues, with President el-Sisi highlighting Egypt's efforts to achieve stability in the Middle East. President Pirc Musar expressed her country's appreciation for Egypt's role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
The two leaders also discussed the Palestinian issue, with President el-Sisi emphasizing the importance of a two-state solution and the need to protect the rights of the Palestinian people. President Pirc Musar expressed her support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The leaders also exchanged views on other regional and international issues, including the situation in the Horn of Africa and the Ukraine crisis.
President el-Sisi reiterated Egypt's rejection of any threats to the security and stability of Gulf states, emphasizing that Arab national security is a single, indivisible entity. He also stressed the importance of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Middle East, based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy.
The two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between Egypt and Slovenia in various fields, including trade, investment, and transportation. They also discussed ways to enhance people-to-people exchanges and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
President Pirc Musar expressed her appreciation for Egypt's role in promoting peace and stability in the region, and for its efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. She also emphasized the importance of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
The visit by President Pirc Musar to Egypt marks a significant step in strengthening relations between the two countries, and is expected to lead to increased cooperation in various fields. The two leaders have expressed their commitment to working together to address regional and international challenges.
Key points
- Egypt's President Sisi rejects threats to Gulf states, emphasizing Arab national security as a single entity.
- Egypt and Slovenia agree to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and transportation.
- The two leaders discuss regional and international issues, including the Palestinian conflict and the Ukraine crisis.
