Egypt's president, Bahraini king's advisor agree to intensify coordination on facing Arab challenges

CAIRO - 24 November 2021: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi agreed with Bahraini King's Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed on intensifying coordination between the two countries in the face of challenges facing the Arab nations.

Sisi received the king’s advisor on Wednesday in Cairo in the presence of Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Bahrain’s Ambassador to Cairo Hisham bin Muhammad Al-Jowder, a statement by the Egyptian Presidency read.

The meeting addressed means of boosting bilateral relations between Egypt and Bahrain at all level, especially concerning preparations to host the joint Egyptian-Bahraini committee during the first quarter of 2022.

Sisi and bin Ahmed discussed developments of regional issues of mutual concern, the statement noted.

Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa to Sisi and affirmed the king’s keenness to boost the brotherly firm relations with Egypt in a way that enhances the security and stability of the region.

Sheikh Khalid also conveyed the king’s appreciation o Sisi’s efforts to boost joint Arab work and protect security and peace on the regional level during the ongoing crucial and challenging period, the statement added.

Sisi also conveyed his greetings to King Hamad bin Isa, highlighting the special relations gathering the two countries and consensus between the two countries on all issues.

The Egyptian-Bahraini Committee is set to convene its 11th session in Cairo during the second half of January, Director at the Egyptian foreign ministry for GCC and Yemen's Affairs Minister Plenipotentiary Mohamed Diaa said on Tuesday.