El-Sisi reiterates to Trump Egypt’s interest in strengthening ties in upcoming term

Ahram Online , Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reiterated Wednesday Egypt’s interest in continuing joint work with US President-elect Donald Trump in his new term, highlighting the remarkable cooperation between both sides during Trump's first term.

Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi
Combined images of (From L to R) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and US President-elect Donald Trump.

 

According to the Egyptian presidential statement, El-Sisi congratulated Trump during a phone call on winning the US presidential elections.

He emphasized the strategic nature of the long-standing relationship between the two countries, which aims to benefit both peoples and contribute to stability, peace, and development in the Middle East.

For his part, the US President-elect expressed his appreciation for President El-Sisi's kind gesture, valuing the strategic partnership between both countries.

He reaffirmed the US commitment to further strengthening and developing this partnership to serve their shared interests, both at the bilateral level and in maintaining regional peace and security.

Earlier Wednesday, El-Sisi congratulated Trump on his victory in the presidential elections and expressed his hope for his success in serving the American people.

Republican Trump was elected the 47th president of the US, defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in an extraordinary comeback following an election loss in 2020.

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