Sisi's Visit to Saudi Arabia: Strengthening Cooperation with Mohammed bin Salman in Neom

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi left today, Thursday, heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on an official visit, in response to an invitation from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

The Egyptian Presidency announced the visit through an official statement published on its website.

In an official statement, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, spokesperson for the Presidency, clarified that this visit comes within the framework of the strong historical relations that bind Cairo and Riyadh, and embodies the commitment of the leaderships of both countries to enhance bilateral cooperation and joint coordination on various regional and international issues of mutual interest.

President Sisi and Prince Mohammed bin Salman are scheduled to hold an extensive discussion session in the city of Neom, focusing on ways to support and deepen the strategic partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

The talks will include files on political, economic, and developmental cooperation, achieving the interests of both countries and their brotherly peoples.

The two sides will also discuss developments in the Middle East, primarily the latest updates on the war in the Gaza Strip, as well as the situations in Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen.

The issue of Red Sea security will also be among the key topics on the agenda.

In a related context, Al Arabiya channel aired a report revealing the signing of a new agreement between Cairo and Riyadh to encourage and protect investments, in addition to forming a higher council for coordination between the two countries, in a step that confirms the direction towards establishing a comprehensive and sustainable partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the upcoming phase.