Photo courtesy of Egyptian Presidential spokesman.
During talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, El-Sisi warned that the attacks represented a dangerous escalation threatening regional and global security and stability.
He stressed the need to intensify diplomatic efforts and dialogue to contain the crisis and prevent further escalation, according to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy.
“What affects the UAE affects Egypt,” El-Sisi said during the several-hour fraternal visit, which included a bilateral meeting and working lunch hosted by the UAE president.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received El-Sisi at Abu Dhabi International Airport before the two leaders discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment.
The UAE president expressed appreciation for El-Sisi and stressed the importance of continued coordination with Egypt, the presidency said.
The discussions also addressed broader regional crises and efforts to preserve the stability, unity, and resources of states across the region.
Sheikh Mohamed later accompanied El-Sisi to the airport at the conclusion of the visit.
The visit came after El-Sisi held a phone call with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on Tuesday in which he strongly condemned the recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilian areas and infrastructure in the UAE and reaffirmed Cairo’s full support for the Gulf state.
During that call, El-Sisi warned against further escalation and stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis amid growing regional tensions and concerns over Gulf security and strategic maritime routes.
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