Saudi king sends Sisi message highlighting special bilateral ties

CAIRO – 19 December 2019: Saudi Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Issam bin Saeed on Thursday handed the Egyptian president Sisi a message from the Saudi King affirming deep and historic relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian Presidency said.

The minister met with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo. The message sent by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to foster cooperation between the two countries in various fields and to continue intensive coordination and joint work in terms of regional and international issues, presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said in a statement.

Sisi, for his part, highlighted the brotherly and special relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, affirming that these ties represent a pillar for stability in the Arab region, especially in light of the critical circumstances of many Arab states and the various challenges they face.

The President also expressed Egypt’s willingness to continue developing constructive cooperation and consultation between the two countries in various fields, to help achieve the common interest of both Egyptian and Saudi peoples.



Sisi in June met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the G-20 summit, where he confirmed his keenness on coordinating with Saudi Arabia regarding the recent developments in the Middle East, Radi said separately.

Sisi confirmed that relations between the two countries are strong and that joint cooperation comes within the framework of strategic relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Egyptian Middle East News Agency reported.

The Saudi crown prince expressed appreciation for the Egyptian people and leadership, added the spokesman.