Egypt’s president, Saudi crown prince stress Arab security ties in phone call

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call today from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

President El-Sisi congratulated the crown prince ahead of Saudi National Day, wishing the Kingdom continued stability and prosperity under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the crown prince.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his appreciation for President El-Sisi’s congratulations, highlighting the deep historical and fraternal ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Presidential spokesperson Mohamed El-Shenawy said the call addressed bilateral relations, with President El-Sisi emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation to achieve shared interests and the aspirations of both peoples for development and prosperity.

President El-Sisi reaffirmed the unity of destiny between the two countries, stressing that the security of Saudi Arabia and Arab states is an extension of Egypt’s national security, and underscored the need for joint action to address regional challenges. The crown prince praised the progress in bilateral relations and close coordination to promote stability in the Middle East and fulfill the aspirations of both peoples, emphasizing the importance of intensifying coordination and high-level exchanges.

The call also covered a number of regional and international issues, with both leaders stressing the need to de-escalate current regional tensions to safeguard peace and stability, given the impact of ongoing tensions on energy security, supply chains, and regional and global trade.