Egyptian President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss working together
-
Salma Hossein
- . April 3, 2023
- . Update: April 3, 2023 6:24 pm
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Abdelfattah El-Sisi of Egypt spoke about ways to improve their countries’ mutual collaboration in a variety of areas.
The officials also discussed efforts to advance regional and international developments, as well as matters of mutual interest, at a Sahoor banquet, according to early Monday reports from the Saudi News Agency.
The Egyptian president arrived in Jeddah earlier, and the crown prince welcomed him at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Top Saudi Arabian and Egyptian officials were present. El-Sisi departed Jeddah after being greeted by the crown prince and other top Saudi officials at the airport.
Read | US says it will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have historically maintained a strong relationship built on cultural, economic, and strategic ties. The two nations share a common Sunni Muslim faith and have cooperated on issues of regional security, particularly in the face of Iranian influence in the Middle East.
In addition to being two of the largest Arab nations, Saudi Arabia is considered a leading economic force, while Egypt boasts strong military capabilities. This has led to fruitful business partnerships between the countries, with Saudi investors funding major infrastructure projects in Egypt.
At the same time, there have been occasional tensions due to differing stances on certain issues such as Iran’s nuclear program or the Arab Spring uprisings. Nevertheless, overall their alliance remains significant for stability and cooperation in the region.
