Demonstrating the enduring fraternal ties between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi hosted a Ramadan Iftar banquet on Saturday in honor of his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The banquet was held as part of Sheikh Mohammed’s visit to Egypt, reaffirming the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations.
According to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed Al Shennawy, the UAE president’s visit underscores the strong bonds uniting the leadership of both countries. During the Iftar, President Sisi and Sheikh Mohammed discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, aiming to advance shared aspirations for the peoples of Egypt and the UAE.
Expressing his appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated his commitment to further consolidating the historic and strategic partnership between the two nations. He emphasized the UAE’s dedication to fostering collaboration with Egypt in various fields to ensure mutual growth and prosperity.

President Sisi took to his official social media platforms to express his pleasure at welcoming Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Egypt, which he referred to as the UAE leader’s ‘second home.’
“Today, I had the pleasure of receiving Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his second country, Egypt. We discussed ways to deepen the robust ties between our nations and exchanged views on key regional developments,” President Sisi stated.
He further highlighted the historical and strategic partnership between Egypt and the UAE, noting that the enduring fraternal bonds are reinforced by continuous coordination and genuine consultation at the leadership level. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared vision for fostering stability and development in the region while working toward a prosperous future for their respective peoples.
Sheikh Mohammed’s visit reflects the strong and unwavering alliance between Egypt and the UAE, built on a foundation of mutual respect, shared interests, and common aspirations for a stable and thriving Arab world.