Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in Budapest for a formal visit, where he met with Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy at the Hungarian Parliament. The meeting was part of Sisi's official visit to Hungary, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, Medgyessy welcomed Sisi and expressed his country's commitment to developing relations with Egypt.
The two leaders held a bilateral meeting followed by an expanded session with the participation of delegations from both countries. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation in various fields, including economy, investment, and culture. Sisi expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him by the Hungarian government. He also praised the growing relations between Egypt and Hungary, which reflect the depth of ties between the two nations.
Sisi and Medgyessy also discussed the importance of continuing to elevate bilateral relations, both on a bilateral level and within the framework of the strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union. They emphasized the need to explore new areas of cooperation that serve the interests of both countries. The Hungarian Prime Minister expressed his country's interest in strengthening ties with Egypt, particularly in the fields of economy and investment.
The two leaders also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of common concern, including the situation in the Middle East and Africa. Sisi emphasized Egypt's rejection of any attempts to change the demographic or geographic reality in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, or to undermine the rights of the Palestinian people. He stressed the importance of achieving a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, based on the two-state solution.
Sisi and Medgyessy also discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between Egypt and Hungary, particularly in the fields of energy and infrastructure. They agreed to engage in exploratory talks to identify opportunities for cooperation in these areas. The Hungarian Prime Minister expressed his country's interest in investing in Egypt's economy, particularly in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
The two leaders also touched on the issue of migration, with Sisi emphasizing the need for international cooperation to address this challenge. They also discussed the situation in Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and Somalia, and the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. Sisi and Medgyessy also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis, with Sisi emphasizing Egypt's commitment to upholding international law and principles.
The meeting between Sisi and Medgyessy concluded with a joint press conference, during which they discussed the outcomes of their talks and the prospects for future cooperation between Egypt and Hungary. The two leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, and to working together to address regional and international challenges.
Key points
- Egypt and Hungary have agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields, including economy, investment, and culture.
- The two leaders discussed regional issues, including the Palestinian issue, the situation in Sudan, and the Ukraine crisis.
- Sisi emphasized Egypt's rejection of any attempts to change the demographic or geographic reality in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
