Riyadh 5 Shaban 1443 AH corresponding to March 8, 2022:

A joint statement was issued for the visit of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom, the text of which follows:

In the context of what unites the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt and their leaderships - may God protect them - and their two brotherly peoples of deep historical brotherly ties, solid relations between them, bonds of kinship and a common destiny, His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday corresponding to 5/8/1443 AH, and he was received by his brother, His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense - may God protect him - at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. His Highness was accompanied by his brother, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - where the official reception ceremony took place at the Royal Court.

In an atmosphere of affection and brotherhood that embodies the depth of the distinguished relations between the two brotherly countries, an official session of talks was held between His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and His Excellency the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt - may God protect them - during which the solid historical relations between the two brotherly countries were reviewed. And praising the level of cooperation and coordination between them at all levels, and ways to develop and develop relations in all fields in a way that enhances and achieves the interests of the two countries and the two brotherly peoples. of common interest.

In the political matter, the two sides affirmed their determination to enhance cooperation on all political issues and seek to develop common positions that preserve their security and stability for the two brotherly countries, and the importance of continued coordination and consultation regarding developments and developments in all bilateral and multilateral forums, in a way that contributes to achieving security, stability and prosperity in the two brotherly countries and the region.

The two sides exchanged views on issues and issues of concern to the two countries on the regional and international arenas, and affirmed work to coordinate their positions to serve their interests and enhance security and stability in the region and the world. They also stressed the importance of joint Arab action and the role of the League of Arab States in the framework of strengthening the mechanisms of joint Arab action and in resolving the region’s crises in accordance with relevant international resolutions and in accordance with the principles of international law. Stressing their continued support for achieving peace in the Middle East, and the importance of reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in accordance with the two-state solution, relevant international legitimacy resolutions, and the Arab Peace Initiative, in a manner that guarantees the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. They also stressed the importance of concerted international efforts in providing humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.

The two sides affirmed that Arab security is an indivisible whole, and the importance of joint Arab action and full Arab solidarity to preserve Arab national security with the capabilities and capabilities that its countries have that qualify them to assume this responsibility, a responsibility that falls on all Arab countries, and the two brotherly countries undertake in the framework of their work. Continuous support for the security and stability of the region.

The two sides also affirmed their rejection of any attempts by regional parties to interfere in the internal affairs of Arab countries, or threaten their stability and undermine the interests of their people, whether that is through tools of ethnic and sectarian incitement, or tools of terrorism and terrorist groups, or through expansionist perceptions that do not respect the sovereignty of states and the principles of respect for good neighborliness. And they agreed to continue fighting terrorist organizations in the region in all their forms, and reviewed the efforts made by them in this regard.

The two sides condemned attempts to prejudice the security and safety of navigation in the Arabian Gulf, Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea, and stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in these pivotal sea lanes, and the need to address any threats to them as they constitute a threat to regional and international security and stability.

The two sides also expressed their rejection of the Houthi terrorist militia’s continued threat to maritime navigation in the Red Sea, and that the Houthi terrorist militia’s possession of qualitative military capabilities cannot be overlooked, as it is a direct threat to the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the countries of the region, and the two sides affirmed their keenness to enhance cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field military and strengthening strategic relations and partnerships.

In the Yemeni issue; The two sides praised the consensus of their views on continuing their efforts to find a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis, based on the Gulf initiative and its executive mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive national dialogue conference and UN Security Council Resolution No. (2216). The Egyptian side commended the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to end the Yemeni crisis and alleviate the human suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people. The two sides welcomed the issuance of the UN Security Council Resolution (2624) for the year 2022 AD, in which the Houthi militia was classified as a terrorist group, in addition to expanding the embargo on the delivery of weapons to Yemen to include all Members of the terrorist Houthi group. At the same time, the two sides praised the great role played by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to alleviate the human suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people.

On the Iraqi issue, the two sides expressed their wishes for the formation of an Iraqi government that will continue working for the security, stability and development of Iraq, eliminating terrorism and stopping foreign interference in its internal affairs.

On the Sudanese issue, the two sides affirmed their continued support for the success of the transitional phase in a way that contributes to preserving the political and economic gains. They also stressed the importance of dialogue between the Sudanese parties, praising the role of the United Nations and the efforts of the United Nations Integrated Mission to support the transitional phase in Sudan (UNITAMS) to facilitate dialogue. Encouraging the values ​​of consensus, strengthening the language of dialogue, reviving the political process, protecting the unity of the ranks among all its components and everything that would achieve security and stability in Sudan, wishing Sudan and its brotherly people stability and prosperity.

On the Lebanese issue, the two sides affirmed their keenness on the security, stability and unity of the Lebanese territories and the importance of continuing efforts aimed at preserving the Arab identity, security and stability of Lebanon, supporting the role of the Lebanese state institutions, and carrying out the necessary reforms to ensure that Lebanon overcomes its crisis, and that Lebanon does not become a starting point for any terrorist acts and an incubator for organizations and groups. Terrorism that destabilizes the security and stability of the region and not be a source or transit point for drug smuggling.

On the Syrian issue, the two sides stressed the importance of reaching a political solution to the crisis in Syria that fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people and preserves Syria’s unity and territorial integrity, and stressed the need to limit regional interference in the Syrian issue that threatens the security and stability of Syria, its territorial integrity and the cohesion of its social fabric. And the need to support the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Syria.

On the Libyan issue, the two sides stressed the need to preserve Libya’s stability, unity and territorial integrity, and affirmed support for all efforts aimed at reaching a (Libyan Libyan) political solution, and for all Libyan parties to agree with each other to move towards the future in the interest of Libya and its people without any dictates or outside interference. The two sides stressed the importance of supporting the role of the Libyan state institutions and assuming their responsibilities. In this context, they valued the procedures of the House of Representatives, being the elected legislative body, expressing the brotherly Libyan people, and entrusted with enacting laws, granting legitimacy to the executive authority, and exercising its oversight role. They also stressed the need for foreign forces, mercenaries and foreign fighters to leave within a specific time frame in implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 2570 and the outcomes of the Paris Summit, the Berlin Conference 2, the mechanism of Libya’s neighboring countries, the League of Arab States and the African Union. They also stressed the need for the 5 + 5 Joint Military Committee to continue its work and the commitment of all parties to stop military actions in order to preserve the security and stability of Libya and the capabilities of its people.

The Saudi side affirmed its full support for Egyptian water security as an integral part of Arab water security, and urges Ethiopia to abandon its unilateral policy in connection with international rivers, and to abide by its commitments under international law, including the Declaration of Principles Agreement signed in 2015, which would not take Any unilateral measures regarding the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and the need to cooperate in good faith with Egypt and Sudan to reach without delay a binding legal agreement on the rules of filling and operation, in line with the presidential statement issued by the Security Council in September 2021.

The Egyptian side expressed its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all the measures it takes to protect its national security. The Egyptian side also affirmed its rejection of any attacks on the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing that the security of the Kingdom and the Arab Gulf region is an integral part of the Egyptian national security.

With regard to Afghanistan; The two sides stressed the need to support security and stability in Afghanistan and not to allow the existence of safe havens for terrorists and extremists there, and stressed the need to continue international efforts to combat terrorism, and the two sides expressed the importance of supporting relief efforts and humanitarian work in Afghanistan.

They also stressed the importance of dealing seriously and effectively with Iran’s nuclear and missile file with all its components and repercussions in a way that contributes to achieving regional and international security and stability, emphasizing the principles of good neighborliness and respect for UN resolutions and international legitimacy, and sparing the region from all destabilizing activities.

The two sides also expressed their satisfaction with the efforts made in the field of combating terrorism and its financing, and their joint efforts within the framework of the International Center for Targeting the Financing of Terrorism.

On the security and military side, the two sides praised the level of security cooperation and coordination that exists between the two countries, and their desire to enhance this in a way that achieves security and stability for the two brotherly countries. In this regard, it must be done with the participation of the countries of the region. The two sides also expressed their rejection of the Houthi terrorist militias continually threatening maritime navigation, and that these militias’ possession of qualitative military capabilities cannot be overlooked, as it is a direct threat to the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the countries of the region. The two sides affirmed their keenness to strengthen Cooperation between the two countries, especially in the military field, and the strengthening of strategic relations and partnerships.

In the economic and commercial affairs, the two sides agreed to strengthen the economic, investment and commercial partnership between the two countries and move it to broader horizons to live up to the strength of the historical and strategic relationship between the two countries and through achieving integration between the opportunities available through the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030 and the vision of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2030. The two sides also affirmed their determination To continue working to enable the partnership between the private sector in the two countries and to encourage and enhance mutual investments in many targeted sectors, including tourism, energy, health care, transportation, logistics, communications, information technology, real estate development and agriculture. The two sides expressed their aspiration to attract their private sector expertise to future mega projects in The two countries also indicated their keenness to facilitate any challenges facing their investments in both countries. The two sides also agreed to continue coordination and cooperation in the field of marine environment protection, enhance trade exchange between the two brotherly countries, and the importance of raising the level of yacht tourism and facilitating its passage through the Suez Canal through a number of initiatives between the two sides. The two sides praised the volume of intra-trade between the two brotherly countries, which reflects the depth and the sustainability of economic relations between the Kingdom and the Republic of Egypt, and they stressed the importance of continuing to work on its development through regular holding of the Joint Business Council and the exchange of visits and trade delegations.

In the field of energy and climate change, the two countries welcomed the signing of the award of electrical interconnection projects, which took place in October of the year 2021 AD, and looked forward to benefiting from these projects in the trade exchange of electric energy and increasing the local content in these projects to serve the interests of the two countries. The Kingdom also welcomed Egypt’s hosting of the 27th session The Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and expressed confidence in its success in hosting this event, and stressed the importance of continuous cooperation to reach comprehensive solutions and an agenda that supports the interests of developing countries, and to enhance cooperation on international climate policies. The Arab Republic of Egypt welcomed the Kingdom’s launch of the Green Saudi and East Initiatives The Green Middle East, and expressed its support for the Kingdom’s efforts in the field of climate change through the application of the circular carbon economy approach, and the two sides expressed their aspiration to enhance cooperation in areas of common interest, including clean energy and reducing carbon emissions from the oil and gas sector, including through capture technology. Carbon, its storage and use, and building expertise.

The two sides also welcomed discussing ways of cooperation between them in the field of hydrogen, developing technologies related to hydrogen transport and storage, and exchanging expertise and experiences to implement best practices in the field of hydrogen projects. The two sides also stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation in a number of areas, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, innovation and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in the energy sector, developing clean technologies to use hydrocarbon resources in various applications in the industrial and construction fields, and developing local content by contributing to the identification of products and services. Priority in the field of energy sectors components and work to localize them to raise the domestic product, in addition to developing human capital, as well as exploring opportunities for cooperation in the field of training, skills development and exchanging experiences for specialists in all activities of the petroleum industry.

The two sides also emphasized the priority issues of adaptation and enhancing the ability to deal with the negative impacts of climate change, as well as through the sustainable management of resources and coastal areas. The two sides also agreed on the need for developed countries to implement their commitments and commitments within the framework of the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.

On the educational side, the two sides welcomed the raising of the level of scientific and educational cooperation between the two brotherly countries, in their belief that education is a basis for building and advancing human capabilities, and a major driver of economic growth and sustainable development. The two sides also stressed the importance of expanding cooperation in the fields of higher education, research and innovation, and encouraging direct relations between Universities and scientific institutions in the two brotherly countries, and the two sides stressed the need to support the continuity of education in times of crisis and to provide comprehensive and high-quality education for all.

On the health side, the two sides expressed their determination to enhance the existing cooperation between them in the fields of health and encourage the exploration of new opportunities, especially in the areas of combating global epidemics and pandemics, and investing in the health sector, digital health and other health fields of common interest. The two parties also affirmed their keenness to support initiatives Global response to current and future health threats and challenges such as the International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, and the ACT-Accelerator.

With regard to sports, tourism, social and cultural matters, the two sides affirmed their keenness to enhance and develop cooperation and establish joint programs in the fields of sports and youth. The two sides stressed the importance of raising the pace of cooperation in the tourism field, developing the tourism movement between the two brotherly countries, and enhancing joint work in the field of sustainable tourism, which benefits the tourism sector and its development. Cultural cooperation between the two countries includes participating in cultural events and exhibitions for each country, and unifying the visions and orientations of international organizations related to cultural affairs, especially with regard to intangible heritage files. The Egyptian side also expressed its support for the nomination of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host Riyadh for the World Expo 2030, stressing However, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sufficient capabilities and capabilities to hold a distinguished version of the World Expo with the best levels of innovation and to provide an unprecedented experience in this global event.

At the conclusion of the visit, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, expressed his thanks and appreciation to his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense - may God preserve them - for the warm reception and hospitality he received and the accompanying delegation. Extreme and generous hospitality during their stay in their second country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressed their best wishes to their brother, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, and to the brotherly Egyptian people further progress and advancement.

Issued in Riyadh on Tuesday 5/8/1443 AH corresponding to 3/08/2022 AD.

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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in Riyadh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receiving the Egyptian President