COPENHAGEN – President Abdel Fattah El Sisi hosted a dinner banquet in honor of Queen Mary of Denmark and King of Denmark Frederik X, wrapping a three-day visit to the Scandinavian country, the first stop in his current tour in Northern Europe.
Welcoming his royal guests, Sisi said this banquet is a token of appreciation and gratitude to the Kingdom of Denmark, the King and Queen of Denmark, as well as the Danish prime minister, and parliament speaker, and all officials and friends he had met during his visit to the friendly country, for the warm reception and hospitality.
“I am proud to be among you today, in an atmosphere of friendship, cooperation and amity that unites us, and our sincere interest to strengthen the political, economic and cultural ties between our two countries, based on mutual respect and true friendship,” Sisi added.
Sisi said his meetings with the Danish king, prime minister, and parliament speaker saw an alignment in views on the importance of deepening Egyptian-Danish relations at all levels.
“Together with His Majesty the King, we witnessed the opening of an economic conference during which the Egyptian-Danish Business Council was launched, and a number of Memoranda of Understanding were signed for cooperation in areas of common interest,” the President said.
“Additionally, the Prime Minister and I signed a joint declaration to elevate relations to the level of strategic partnership,” he added.
“Our discussions have also emphasized our mutual commitment to joint coordination on regional and international issues to serve our common goal of establishing regional and international peace and security and achieving prosperity for our peoples and the peoples of the world,” Sisi noted.
“Once again, I would like to thank you for the generous hospitality I have received in your friendly country and I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes of prosperity, security and peace to the Danish people,” Sisi said.
“I will always recall the progress and advancement I saw among your people and your country of rich history and a distinguished civilization,” the President concluded.
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