Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed his country’s continued support for Iraq’s security and stability, stressing Egypt’s backing for measures adopted by the Iraqi state to curb the spread of weapons and combat corruption, in a bid to strengthen Iraq’s sovereignty and preserve its territorial integrity.
Sisi made the statement during a meeting with Hikma Movement leader Ammar Al-Hakim in Cairo, attended by General Intelligence Chief Hassan Rashad.
The Egyptian president underscored the importance of maintaining communication with Iraqi state institutions and various political and national forces, describing such engagement as part of the strong fraternal relations between Egypt and Iraq.
Egyptian presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said the meeting also addressed regional developments and their impact on countries in the region. Sisi outlined Egypt’s approach of pursuing peaceful solutions to crises and conflicts, while supporting state institutions and strengthening the concept of an inclusive national state.
