President Abdel Fattah El Sisi paid a brief fraternal visit on Saturday to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Egypt’s unwavering solidarity with the brotherly states of the Gulf Co-operation Council amid ongoing regional developments.
The visit highlighted Egypt’s commitment to supporting Gulf security and stability, alongside its firm rejection of attacks that threaten the sovereignty, safety, and well-being of Arab nations.
According to the Presidecy Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed el-Shennawy, the president began his tour in Bahrain, where he was received by Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Discussions focused on Egypt’s support for Bahrain in facing regional challenges, as well as condemnation of the recent attacks on the Kingdom, with President Sisi reviewing Egypt’s diplomatic initiatives to ease tensions and promote stability.
He also emphasised the wider security and economic consequences of ongoing conflict.
Both leaders underscored that Arab national security is indivisible and that the Gulf region’s stability forms an extension of Egypt’s own security framework.
In this respect, they agreed to enhance joint coordination to address regional tensions and strengthen collective Arab action.
For his part, King Hamad welcomed the visit as a testament to the close ties between the two countries and praised Egypt’s historic role in promoting regional stability.
The president then travelled to Saudi Arabia, where he was received in Jeddah by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohamed bin Salman.
During the discussions, which was attended by delegations from both sides, the president reaffirmed Egypt’s support for the Kingdom in addressing current challenges.
He highlighted that Saudi Arabia’s security, as well as that of the Gulf Co-operation Council, is inseparable from Egypt’s national security, and commended the leadership for measures taken to protect stability in the region.
President Sisi also outlined Egypt’s diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation, including communications emphasising the urgency of halting hostilities and resuming dialogue in accordance with international law and United Nations principles.
The Crown Prince, for his part, welcomed the visit and acknowledged Egypt’s consistent and principled support, noting the country’s enduring role in advancing Arab unity and security.
Both sides pledged to maintain close coordination and intensify consultations on matters of shared interest, the spokesman said.
The president returned to Egypt later in the day, concluding a visit that reinforces Egypt’s commitment to Arab solidarity, regional stability, and the pursuit of peace, the spokesman concluded.
