Sisi extends New Year greetings to Trump

CAIRO - 1 January 2019: Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi extended his New Year greetings and wishes to his American counterpart, Donald Trump, in a phone call Tuesday.

Both leaders discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, the possible efforts to regain stability in the region, and the aim of finding political compromises for current regional crises such as in Yemen, Syria and Libya.

American President praised Egypt’s political efforts to pacify the situation in the heated region of the Middle East.

Sisi’s last meeting with Trump was held in September 2018, on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 73).