The Presidency
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the reception ceremony included the Guard of Honor paying tribute, the playing of the national anthems of the Republic of Slovenia and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and a commemorative photo between the two presidents. This was followed by a meeting between President El-Sisi and the Slovenian President, and then expanded talks attended by the delegations of both countries.
President El-Sisi welcomed the Slovenian President’s visit to Egypt, affirming Egypt’s pride in its relations with Slovenia and highlighting the importance of working to further develop them across various fields, including political, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as advancing joint cooperation in port connectivity, regular migration, education, scientific research, and tourism.
President El-Sisi also underscored the need to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union. In this regard, the President emphasized the importance of deepening Egyptian-Slovenian cooperation to advance the longstanding partnership between Egypt and the European Union.
For her part, President Musar expressed her profound appreciation for visiting Egypt and meeting with President El-Sisi, extending her gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality. The President of Slovenia emphasized Slovenia’s keenness to develop its relations with Egypt and elevate them to broader horizons. In this context, President Musar highlighted opportunities for bilateral cooperation in water resource management, education, scientific research, artificial intelligence, waste recycling, and the transition to a green economy.
The President of Slovenia also stressed the importance of enhancing coordination between the two countries at international forums, particularly the United Nations.
The meeting also touched on a number of regional and international issues. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to achieve stability in the Middle East and expressed his appreciation for the positions adopted by the Slovenian President in support of the Palestinian cause.
President Musar commended Egypt’s pivotal role in maintaining peace in the region, affirming her country’s aspiration to continue political consultations with Egypt on regional and international issues. She also reiterated Slovenia’s continued commitment to its position on the Palestinian cause and upholding international humanitarian law.
Following the talks, the two Presidents held a joint press conference, during which President El-Sisi delivered a statement. Then President El-Sisi hosted a luncheon in honor of the President of the Republic of Slovenia and her accompanying delegation.
