President Abdel Fattah El Sisi welcomed Madagascar’s President Mickaël Randrianirina in Al-Alamein city on his first official visit to Egypt.
The Presidency spokesman Mohammed El Shennawy said the two presidents held expanded talks in the presence of delegations from both countries, followed by the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding,
The two presidents discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, especially in economic, trade and investment fields, alongside cooperation in agriculture, health, transport, infrastructure, renewable energy, water resources and capacity building. President Sisi affirmed Egypt’s readiness to share expertise and support Madagascar’s stability and development. For his part, President Randrianirina expressed pride in the historic visit and gratitude for Egypt’s assistance after recent cyclones.
The two leaders also reviewed African co-operation frameworks, including within the African Union, and stressed joint coordination to safeguard continental security and stability. They highlighted the need for international support to help African states address climate change, noting Egypt and Madagascar are among the most affected.
At a joint press conference, President Sisi said: “We agreed to build on our countries’ strengths, seize investment opportunities and enhance economic and trade relations, benefiting from our shared COMESA membership.” He welcomed Madagascar’s intention to establish a resident embassy in Cairo, describing it as a step that will deepen bilateral engagement.
