Amr Mohamed Kandil

Chancellor Merkel reiterated that Egypt is considered one of Germany's key partners in the Middle East.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday urged relevant authorities to continue to exert maximum efforts to counter terrorism.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Thursday took part in a ministerial meeting in Washington for the global coalition to combat the Islamic State (IS), hosted by the US Department of State.

The two sides hailed the special level of cooperation between Egypt and the UAE, and discussed counter-terrorism efforts, a mutual statement read.

Sisi has witnessed the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding in the fields of labor, taxes, and insurances.

The Egyptian Presidency on Thursday announced the establishment of a new joint strategic platform with the United Arab Emirates, with a value of $20 billion, through the Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company and Egypt’s Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Badawi said that the law combating computer-oriented crimes is one of the most important legislations that would also help deal with anti-state rumors circulated on social media and some websites.

Abdel Aal considered the meeting as extension of the positive momentum witnessed in the relations between the two countries.