ATHENS – President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said on Tuesday that Egypt is keen on boosting relations with Greece, whether bilaterally or as part of a trilateral co-operation mechanism with Cyprus.
Sisi, during a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, hailed as strong ties between Cairo and Athens, as well as bilateral co-operation at the political, military and trade levels.
The two countries also coordinate stances regarding regional issues in the Middle East and East Mediterranean, the president added.
Mitsotakis, for his part, said Greece is looking forward to achieving further progress in terms of co-operation with Egypt, as well as the trilateral co-operation mechanism between the two countries and Cyprus, presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said.
The Greek premier praised the key role played by Egypt, which he called a pillar of stability in the Middle East region, Rady said.
He underscored Mitsotakis’ appreciation of Cairo’s efforts to fight terrorism and illegal immigration.
The meeting also took up exchanged support between the two countries at the different regional and international gatherings in a way that reflects their strong relationship, the spokesman further said.
They also discussed co-operation in efforts to overcome repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, Rady added.
Figuring high in the meeting was also tourism, agricultural and energy co-operation, with the two leaders paying particular attention to the East Mediterranean Gas Forum, he noted.
Sisi also discussed with Mitsotakis the latest developments in Libya, as well as efforts to revive the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis, according to the spokesman.
They also exchanged views about the Renaissance Dam problem in light of a UN Security Council statement on the issue, Radi said.
Sisi arrived in Athens earlier Tuesday to attend a trilateral summit with Mitsotakis and his Cypriot counterpart Nicos Anastasiades.
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