Egyptian President, Iraqi PM Met On Bilateral, Regional Affairs

CAIRO, Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, here yesterday to discuss issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, the two leaders agreed that sustained coordination is a must for facing challenges and restoring peace and stability in the region, according to the Egyptian Presidency.

Sisi highlighted Egypt’s unwavering support for Iraq and its people at all levels, particularly in the fight against terrorism and for the country’s security and stability.

Egypt is willing to diversify and put into work, various frameworks of political, economic, and cultural cooperation with Iraq, Sisi said, stressing the need to intensify cooperation within the framework of the Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism among Egypt, Iraq and Jordan.

For his part, al-Sudani lauded the firm and historical bonds between the two countries and Egypt’s efforts to support Iraq at all levels.

In this respect, he appreciated the “prominent role” that Egypt has played, in forwarding the mechanisms of joint Arab action, to maintain peace and development, in spite of challenges in the region.

Source: Nam News Network