President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reiterated to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the importance of unifying Arab efforts in face of the region's challenges.

During a phone call on Friday, Sisi reviewed with the Kuwaiti emir regional files of mutual interest, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.

Sheikh Sabah expressed his deep appreciation for Egypt’s efforts in the Arab arena to promote regional and international peace and security.

During the conversation, he strongly hailed the distinguished relations between Kuwait and Cairo, stressing his country's firm support to Egypt's stability and security.

Kuwait is keen on opening new horizons of cooperation with Egypt as well as maintaining coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest, he added.

Sisi, for his part, lauded the bilateral ties, asserting the need to continue cooperation in all fields.