The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow in 2021, and Egypt will host COP27 this year in November LONDON: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday, the spokesman for the Egyptian presidency said. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and their views on a number of international issues of common interest including cooperation on climate change. The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow in 2021, and Egypt will host COP27 this year in November. El-Sisi also praised Johnson’s efforts to bring about a tangible development in relations between Egypt and the UK in all fields during his tenure, and stressed Egypt’s aspiration to continue joint efforts to support bilateral cooperation in the future. Johnson said he values the close ties between Egypt and the UK, and praised the development of relations between the two countries. He said that Egypt, under the leadership of the president, is an important Middle Eastern and African partner for the UK. The prime minister said the UK is keen to support the ambitious measures Egypt is taking in pursuit of comprehensive development through increased investments, transfer of expertise and technology, and the localization of industry.