BERLIN – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has emphasized that Egypt is keen to continue strengthening its ties with Germany at all levels within the framework of partnership relations between both countries.
Sisi’s remarks were made on Monday when he met with Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said.
The Egyptian leader underlined the need to enhance Cairo-Berlin military relations amid growing regional challenges, topped by terrorism.
Meanwhile, Lambrecht lauded growing ties between Egypt and Germany, asserting that Berlin is keen to cement such historical relations, as well as to foster military and security cooperation with Cairo.
The German minister also praised Egypt’s efforts to host over six million refugees who enjoy their basic rights similarly like Egyptians despite the additional burden this would place on any country.
Sisi and Lambrecht also shared views on the latest developments as regards regional issues in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean region, the spokesman noted.
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