Egypt’s Sisi, Lebanon’s PM discuss bilateral ties

Jeddah, The Gulf Observer: On the sidelines of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

“El-Sisi valued the special characteristics of relations between Egypt and Lebanon, at both the official and popular levels,” said Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy in a statement.

The President Sisi expressed sincere wishes of success for the Government of Lebanon in conducting its work during this critical period so as to fulfil the aspirations of the Lebanese people, help surmount the crises facing Lebanon, and undertake the necessary reforms to overcome the current delicate phase, Fahmy added.

President El-Sisi stressed the importance of upholding the ultimate interest of the Lebanese people.

For his part, Lebanese Prime Minister valued the fraternal relations between the two countries, expressing Lebanon’s appreciation for Egypt as a cornerstone for supporting and maintaining stability in Lebanon and the entire Arab region Fahmy continued.

Mikati commended the Egyptian experience that enhances the priorities of developmental success and is a model to be emulated for the countries of the region.

“The meeting addressed ways to strengthen the existing frameworks of bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the two peoples, and views were exchanged with regard to a number of Arab issues,” Fahmy said.