KUWAIT CITY, April 15 (MENA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi met with Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, at Bayan Palace.

The meeting was held in the presence of the delegations of both countries, at the conclusion of the state visit made by the President to the State of Kuwait.

Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting included an expanded session attended by the delegations of both countries. This was followed by bilateral talks between the two leaders who participated in a luncheon hosted by the Emir in honor of President Sisi.

During the meeting, Emir Mishal welcomed President Sisi on his state visit to Kuwait, stressing that the visit reflects the depth of the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries, and represents an opportunity to continue strengthening cooperation in various fields, particularly economic and investment sectors.

Emir Mishal also expressed appreciation for Egypt's historical and pivotal role in the development and growth of the Gulf states, and in achieving regional stability.

President El-Sisi expressed appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality, conveying deep gratitude to his brother, Emir Mishal.

The President emphasized Egypt's pride in its close historical relations with Kuwait, and commended the progress and prosperity that Kuwait is witnessing under the leadership of the Emir.

President El-Sisi also affirmed Egypt's keenness to strengthen cooperation with Kuwait in all fields, particularly in the economic field, and to increase the volume of trade and investment between the two countries, in a way that achieves the mutual interests of the two brotherly peoples.

The two leaders exchanged views on the latest regional developments, primarily the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip.

President Sisi and the Emir of Kuwait underscored the imperative of an immediate and urgent ceasefire, the continued exchange of hostages and detainees as well as providing unfettered access for humanitarian aid in sufficient quantities.

They affirmed their absolute support for the Arab Plan for recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of its immediate implementation once a ceasefire is enforced.

The two leaders also reiterated their unequivocal rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their land and emphasized the crucial necessity for a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue, through the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting also focused on developments in Syria and Sudan. President Sisi and the Amir of Kuwait affirmed their support for the unity and stability of the two countries, as well as the legitimate government in Yemen. They confirmed the vital importance of the security and stability of navigation in the Red Sea and the waterways of the region. (MENA)

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