El-Sisi and bin Zayed held talks during a short break at El-Shatti palace where they discussed bilateral relations between Egypt and the Emirates as well as the latest developments in the region.

During their meeting, the Egyptian president offered his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on the passing of his mother-in-law Sheikha Maryam Al-Falasi.

The meeting was attended by high level Emirati officials, most importantly Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser.

El-Sisi is currently heading Egypt’s official delegation to the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023 in Dubai from 13-15 February. Egypt will take part as a guest of honour at the two-day WGS.

The summit this year is held under the slogan “Shaping Future Governments.”

During discussion panels, El-Sisi will explain the strategies and priorities of the Egyptian government at the economic and development levels, Presidential Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said earlier.

Egypt's participation in this edition is the biggest ever, the spokesman said, adding that this reflects the distinguished relations binding Egypt to the UAE.

Formed by a team of experts in 2013, the WGS event is held annually in Dubai to act as a platform for government officials and thought leaders.

It also acts as a platform for business leaders and the private sector on government policies, and for discussing technology innovation and a host of other topics.

The summit will witness the participation of 20 presidents, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Senegalese President and Chairperson of the African Union Macky Sall, Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

The WGS’s 2023 edition will also convene over 250 ministers, more than 10,000 government officials, thought leaders and global experts around the world, and over 80 international, regional and governmental organisations, according to Emirati Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the WGS Organisation Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Gergawi