Cairo: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Egypt chat on saturday QueueThe Emir of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamdi al thanikwho visited Cairo for the first time in years.
According to a brief statement from the Egyptian presidency, the talks focused on relations between the two countries and other regional and global topics. It did not provide further details.
Al Thani arrived at the Etihadia Presidential Palace in Cairo for talks with Al-Sisi. The two leaders oversaw an honor guard and the band played the national anthems of Egypt and Qatar, a livestream of the reception posted by the Egyptian president was shown.
Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram daily reported that the talks aim to ensure a “complete normalization” of ties between the two countries once they resume their ties in early 2021.
Citing an unnamed source, the newspaper said the two countries would sign agreements that would include Qatari investment in Egypt’s battered economy.
During the visit, the Egypt-Qatar Business Council will meet with the aim of improving trade and investment between the countries. Qatar in March announced an investment of $5 billion in the economy of Egypt, which was badly hit by the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Al Thani landed in Cairo late on Friday and was greeted by Al-Sisi at the airport, where they greeted each other with handshakes and kisses on the cheek.
The visit a few years ago was unimaginable, and the warm welcome showed the rapid improvement in relations between the two countries since the end of the boycott of Doha by the four Arab states, including Egypt.
it came before the president Joe BidenAnticipated trip to the Middle East next month. Both Al-Sisi and Al Thani will attend the summit hosted by Saudi Arabia along with the US President. The summit will be attended by leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq and Egypt.
Egypt’s relations with Qatar deteriorated in 2013 when al-Sisi, as defense minister, led a military coup to Islamist President Mohamed. morsi After his short-lived divisive rule. Morsi, who belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood, was supported by Qatar.
In 2017, Egypt joined Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in boycotting Qatar in an effort to force Doha to change its policies.
The rift finally ended in 2021, when Qatar signed a declaration with the four to normalize relations. Since then, relations have improved, and top officials have exchanged visits.
The Egyptian president has since met with the Emir of Qatar twice.
According to a brief statement from the Egyptian presidency, the talks focused on relations between the two countries and other regional and global topics. It did not provide further details.
Al Thani arrived at the Etihadia Presidential Palace in Cairo for talks with Al-Sisi. The two leaders oversaw an honor guard and the band played the national anthems of Egypt and Qatar, a livestream of the reception posted by the Egyptian president was shown.
Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram daily reported that the talks aim to ensure a “complete normalization” of ties between the two countries once they resume their ties in early 2021.
Citing an unnamed source, the newspaper said the two countries would sign agreements that would include Qatari investment in Egypt’s battered economy.
During the visit, the Egypt-Qatar Business Council will meet with the aim of improving trade and investment between the countries. Qatar in March announced an investment of $5 billion in the economy of Egypt, which was badly hit by the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Al Thani landed in Cairo late on Friday and was greeted by Al-Sisi at the airport, where they greeted each other with handshakes and kisses on the cheek.
The visit a few years ago was unimaginable, and the warm welcome showed the rapid improvement in relations between the two countries since the end of the boycott of Doha by the four Arab states, including Egypt.
it came before the president Joe BidenAnticipated trip to the Middle East next month. Both Al-Sisi and Al Thani will attend the summit hosted by Saudi Arabia along with the US President. The summit will be attended by leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq and Egypt.
Egypt’s relations with Qatar deteriorated in 2013 when al-Sisi, as defense minister, led a military coup to Islamist President Mohamed. morsi After his short-lived divisive rule. Morsi, who belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood, was supported by Qatar.
In 2017, Egypt joined Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in boycotting Qatar in an effort to force Doha to change its policies.
The rift finally ended in 2021, when Qatar signed a declaration with the four to normalize relations. Since then, relations have improved, and top officials have exchanged visits.
The Egyptian president has since met with the Emir of Qatar twice.