Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi received a delegation from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs in Canada on Tuesday.

According to a statement from his office, El-Sisi asserted to the delegation that solving the Palestinian problem would open horizons of development in the region and provide prosperity, progress and security for its peoples.

The president also discussed Egyptian-Canadian relations with the group, and showcased the latest developments concerning economic reforms in Egypt.

The delegation members hailed the president's efforts to boost the values of tolerance and peace, a matter that boosts historic coexistence among all religions.