ElSisi and Christodoulides Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement in Nicosia

Today, the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, witnessed an important diplomatic event with the signing by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Cypriot counterpart, Nicos Christodoulides, of a joint declaration aimed at upgrading bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, in a move that culminates the distinguished path of historical relations between the two friendly countries. During the meeting, President ElSisi affirmed his pride in visiting Cyprus, expressing his appreciation for the generous Cypriot hospitality, while the Cypriot President welcomed The visit and ElSisi's participation in the consultative meeting, which included Arab and European leaders to exchange views on regional and international developments. The two presidents discussed prospects for cooperation in the economic and trade fields, with a focus on employment, tourism and energy sectors. They also discussed the latest developments of the project to connect Cypriot gas fields with Egyptian infrastructure for domestic consumption and export, reflecting the depth of the emerging strategic partnership. The President praised Christodoulides called for the European Union to share the burdens with Egypt as it hosts large numbers of refugees. It also valued the level of political consultation and coordination between the two countries on regional issues in order to promote peace and security. In terms of regional developments, President Sisi reviewed Egyptian efforts to reduce tension and restore regional stability with regard to the Iranian file, which It was widely appreciated by Cypriots and Europeans. The two presidents also discussed the developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, stressing the need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the entry of humanitarian aid without restrictions, as well as the immediate start of the reconstruction of the Strip.