During the reception of the speakers of Arab parliaments participating in the 5th session of the Arab Parliament in Cairo at the Presidential Palace, El-Sisi stressed the importance of maintaining solidarity between Arab states and expressed Egypt’s interest in strengthening joint Arab relations and supporting all Arab states in their endeavours to achieve stability and development.

He also affirmed that the stability and peace of each Arab country is akin to Egypt’s own peace and stability.

The president also said he values the decision by the Arab Parliament to focus on food security during the current session, which is of increasing importance considering the world’s global food crisis.

For their part, the attendees stressed the keenness of the Arab Parliament conference to develop a common parliamentary vision to contribute to promoting Arab action and address the challenges facing the Arab nation.

President of the Arab Parliament Adel Al-Asoomi, the conference's guest of honour Pan-African Parliament President Fortune Charumbira, and speaker of Egypt’s House of Representatives Hanafi Gebaly attended the meeting.