Minister of State for Information Diaa Rashwan received Saudi Royal Court Adviser and Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al-Sheikh in Cairo on Sunday at the start of a several-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral coordination, particularly in media, culture, and entertainment.
Minister Rashwan welcomed the senior Saudi official, underscoring the depth of historic ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia and describing the relationship as a cornerstone of Arab integration and strategic partnership. He said the ‘strong bonds’ between President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reflect a shared commitment to safeguarding Arab national security and confronting regional challenges through close coordination and solidarity.
The minister said Al-Sheikh’s visit comes within the framework of continuous communication between officials in both countries to expand cooperation across various sectors and exchange views on ways to further consolidate bilateral relations. He stressed that the timing and substance of the visit send a clear message about the strength and stability of Egyptian-Saudi ties, including in the cultural and media spheres, despite what he described as attempts to cast doubt on the relationship.
Rashwan added that Egyptian-Saudi relations represent a key pillar of regional stability, particularly amid rapid global and regional transformations, calling for continued efforts to preserve and develop the partnership and to confront any attempts to undermine it.
For his part, Al-Sheikh expressed his pleasure at being in Egypt, particularly during the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan, affirming the deep appreciation held by the Saudi leadership and people for Egypt and its leadership.
He said his visit, beyond its political dimension, will include meetings with officials and prominent figures in culture, media, and the arts to explore broader avenues of cooperation and elevate joint work to a level consistent with the historic ties between the two countries.
The Saudi official also stressed that his presence in Cairo reflects the solidity of bilateral relations and dismissed circulating social media rumors, calling for media — both traditional and digital — to serve as a bridge for greater closeness and fraternity between the two peoples. He added that Egypt’s longstanding contribution to Arab culture and arts positions Egyptian-Saudi cooperation as a driving force for a broader Arab cultural renaissance.
