Sisi: Egypt keens on upholding principles of citizenship, equality, pluralism

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Sat, 24 Feb 2018 - 02:43 GMT

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Sat, 24 Feb 2018 - 02:43 GMT

Egypt's President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi during a meeting with a delegation of U.S. Evangelical community leaders - Press Photo

Egypt's President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi during a meeting with a delegation of U.S. Evangelical community leaders - Press Photo

CAIRO - 24 February 2018: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi said Saturday that Egypt is keen on upholding the principles of citizenship, equality, and the culture of pluralism, according to the presidential spokesperson Bassam Radi in a statement.

Sisi’s remarks came during a meeting with a delegation of U.S. Evangelical community leaders.

The president reiterated Egypt’s openness to all factions and heavenly religions, highlighting the importance of dialogue between the peoples of the globe.

The US delegation hailed Sisi’s role in fighting terrorism, achieving development in the country, considering Egypt a basic pillar for moderation, tolerance, and stability in the Middle East.

They voiced support to Cairo in its war to uproot terrorism, as the meeting touched on the role that US could do to tackle this phenomenon through the international collective action.

The delegation members also praised the historic ties between Washington and Cairo.

The president briefed them that the international community should adopt a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling the extremism through preventing them from having weapons, funds, training, and shelters.

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