Djibouti key economic partner to Egypt - House speaker

DJIBOUTI - 27 June 2019: Egyptian House of Representatives Speaker Ali Abdel Aal commended the deeply-rooted Egypt-Djibouti ties, especially in the economic domain.

During a meeting on Thursday with Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Abdel Aal underlined that Djibouti is a key partner to Egypt in realizing economic sustainability and regional security in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa.

Abdel Aal conveyed the greetings of President Abdel Fatah El Sisi to Guelleh.

Guelleh has in return asked Abdel Aal to convey his best regards and greetings to El Sisi.

Abdel Aal attended celebrations of the Djibouti national day.

His visit to Djibouti falls within the framework of Egypt's efforts to promote ties with Arab and African countries.