UAE-Egypt ties based on realistic understanding of regional, global developments: El Sisi

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt has emphasised that ties have become more firmly established in light of the understanding, fraternity and consensus between Egypt and the UAE.

He also noted that the relations between the two countries have always been distinguished as they are not only based on feelings of love, brotherhood and true friendship, but also on a realistic, in-depth and understanding of the regional and global developments, and on integration and development of cooperation and joint interests, which give them strength and sustainability over time.

The Egyptian President made the remarks while opening celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Egypt-UAE relations that were held in Cairo under the title, Egypt and UAE Are One Heart, on Wednesday.

The event is being held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

“The relations between the two countries, through different leaders and governments, remain a role model for the distinguished ties between the brotherly Arab countries,” El Sisi said.

"The peoples of Egypt and the UAE are always one heart," he added.

He noted, "Understanding and consistent visions with the leaders of the UAE is a source of pride in Egypt, starting with the great Founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his famous historic declaration during 6th October War: “Arab oil is not dearer than Arab blood", and the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The Supreme Council Members, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates, as well as my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai."

He concluded that ‘'economic and investment cooperation in all fields in general are at the highest level between the two countries and future horizons for comprehensive cooperation are promising and progressing for the sake of the two peoples and the Arab world at large, the president pointed out."

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