Egypt and US Presidents Discuss Joint Cooperation
The Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden held a discussion on cooperation between the two countries.
The discussion includes repercussions of the global food crisis, and the disruption of energy supplies.
According to report Sisi and Biden met in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, where they will also participate in a joint conference.
Partnership
During the meeting, Sisi underlined Egypt’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with the United States and the importance of the Egypt-U.S. partnership in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East region.
While Biden affirmed his government’s aspiration to activate the frameworks of bilateral cooperation and enhance the existing coordination and consultation between the two countries.
According to the statement Sisi also stressed the need to help regional countries through crises and reach a just and comprehensive solution that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people and the establishment of their independent state.
Legal Agreement
On the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam that also involves Sudan and Egypt, the Egyptian leader demanded to reach a binding legal agreement for the process of filling and operating the dam, in a manner that preserves Egyptian water security and achieves the common interests of all the three countries.
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