El-Sisi and the crown prince agreed to continue the pursuit of political settlements to regional crises CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has agreed with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to strengthen efforts to seek political settlements for regional challenges. El-Sisi indicated Egypt’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with the UAE in various sectors, and to enhance the frequency of high-level meetings between the two countries. A spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency said that El-Sisi welcomed Sheikh Mohammed to his “second country,” congratulating him on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, and affirming the strategic relations that Egypt has established with the UAE. Sheikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the warm reception, wishing Egypt and its people continued prosperity and progress. The crown prince praised Egypt’s pivotal role as a pillar for security and stability in the region. He saluted developments in Egyptian-Emirati relations in the political, economic, security, and military areas. HIGHLIGHT The two leaders agreed to continue the pursuit of political settlements to regional crises. The talks also covered the Renaissance Dam. Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan have been locked in inconclusive talks for nearly a decade over the filling and operation of the massive dam, which broke ground in 2011. El-Sisi and the crown prince agreed to continue the pursuit of political settlements to regional crises. They committed to help restore the national institutions of Arab nations. The presidency’s statement said that the two countries will work together to ensure Arab countries are prepared to face the region’s challenges and security threats.