Manama: His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, held a meeting with John Ratcliffe, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States of America. The meeting addressed means to strengthen strategic ties between Egypt and the US.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HE the President affirmed Egypt's full support for efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement to end the Iranian crisis, saying such a deal would help restore security and stability in the region and ensure freedom of international navigation. HE President Sisi reviewed developments in the Middle East, reiterating Egypt's full support for efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement that contributes to restoring regional security and stability and safeguarding freedom of international navigation. He reiterated Egypt's appreciation for the longstanding ties between the two countries, which continue to develop across various domains.
He also reaffirmed Egypt's longstanding position in support of the security and sovereignty of Arab states and its rejection of attacks against them. HE the President underlined the importance of resolving regional crises through political and diplomatic channels and addressing their root causes comprehensively while preserving national institutions and the unity and territorial integrity of states.
The two sides discussed developments in the Middle East and coordination to support peace processes and enhance stability in the region at all levels through the intensive efforts made by both.