Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi welcomed United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Alamein Airport on Sunday for a critical fraternal visit. Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy confirmed that the two leaders focused heavily on executing joint diplomatic efforts to prevent further military escalation across the Middle East.
The high-stakes summit materialized immediately after Cairo officially condemned a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Oman. The Egyptian administration described those recent aerial incursions as flagrant violations of national sovereignty and a dangerous threat to long-term regional stability.
Cairo and Abu Dhabi Reaffirm Deep Multifaceted Historical Bonds
President El-Sisi extended a warm reception to the Emirati leader, welcoming him as an honored guest in his second home of Egypt. The head of state underscored the special place that His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the people of the Emirates hold within the hearts of the Egyptian leadership.
The Emirati president expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation for the hospitality, emphasizing the deep historical and fraternal bonds connecting both nations. The two leaders reiterated the vital necessity of maintaining close consultation and coordinated joint action to confront the rapid security challenges currently facing the region.
Gulf Security Remains Fully Inseparable From Egyptian National Defense
The strategic meeting follows a turbulent series of high-level diplomatic exchanges triggered by persistent military threats across the maritime trade zones. President El-Sisi previously traveled to Abu Dhabi and Doha to deliver full Egyptian solidarity after regional infrastructure targets were directly impacted by drone strikes.
The Egyptian president explicitly reaffirmed that the baseline security of Gulf nations is an absolute priority that connects directly to Egypt’s own national defense. The administration has repeatedly called for political negotiations and coordinated Arab security measures to safely contain the volatile cycle of localized strikes.
Diplomatic Priorities Target Complete Resumption of International Truce Talks
The bilateral discussions concluded with a strong call for an immediate halt to regional hostilities to protect vital commercial shipping corridors. Both presidents urged international partners to support the immediate resumption of technical peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
The leaders emphasized that a return to standard diplomatic channels remains the only viable path to safeguard the interests of all neighboring states. The unified declaration establishes a clear framework for future security cooperation as both administrations work to stabilize the broader Mediterranean and Gulf regions.
