President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets Australian Governor-General of the Commonwealth, Sam Mostyn at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo. Photo by Egyptian Presidency.
President El-Sisi welcomed Mostyn, who is making her first visit to Egypt, at Cairo’s Ittihadiya Palace, where they convened to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral ties.
The occasion reflects the depth of historical ties between Egypt and Australia, a statement by the Egyptian presidency read.
During their meeting, President El-Sisi highlighted the contributions of the Egyptian community in Australia, especially the prominent roles held by Australians of Egyptian origin in various fields.
He also shed light on the various investment opportunities in Egypt for Australian companies, particularly in clean energy, green hydrogen, agriculture, tourism, technology, mining, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
The president emphasized Egypt’s focus on localizing industries and boosting production capacity.
Furthermore, both sides discussed boosting cooperation in food security, launching joint livestock projects in Egypt, and easing access to Australian markets for Egyptian exports.
They also explored ways to expand cultural, educational, and tourism ties.
For her part, Mostyn emphasized the importance of boosting Australian investments in Egypt and expanding cultural cooperation, especially in museums, given the great appreciation the Australian people have for Egyptian culture.
President El-Sisi invited Mostyn to attend the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for 3 July, and she warmly accepted.
Moreover, the Australian official affirmed her country’s full support for Egypt’s tireless efforts to restore regional stability.
They discussed Egypt’s efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate captive-prisoner exchange, and ensure the entry of humanitarian aid to the strip, expressing their rejection of the use of starvation as a method of collective punishment.
Both sides reiterated the urgency of rebuilding Gaza according to the Arab-Islamic plan and advancing the two-state solution,
They further stressed that establishing a Palestinian state based on international legitimacy resolutions is the only path to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
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