Egyptian president arrives in Jordan to attend 'Baghdad Conference on Cooperation and Partnership'

CAIRO – 20 December 2022: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi arrived Tuesday in Jordan to take part in the second session of the "Baghdad Conference on Cooperation and Partnership."

Ambassador Bassam Rady, the presidency's spokesperson, noted in a press statement that the president's participation is the framework of Egypt's backing to Iraq to reinstate its effective and balanced role on the regional level.

Rady also stressed Egypt's eagerness for guaranteeing security and stability in Iraq. In that context, the spokesperson clarified that this session will build upon the outcomes of that held in August 2021. That is by discussing ways that can bolster constructive dialogue pertaining to resolving regional issues, and establishing economic partnerships between Iraq, neighboring countries, and allies.  

The visit will also include bilateral meetings between President Sisi, and other chiefs of state. In addition, there will be a summit meeting among the leaders of Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan to confer over the trilateral cooperation mechanism they aim to put in place.