Abbas-Sisi Meeting Important, Supportive, Says President’s Spokesman

Cairo, MINA – The Palestinian-Egyptian summit held Monday between President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was important and supportive of the Palestinian position, according to Abbas’ spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh.

Both leaders agreed to continue consultation and coordination in the next stage, Abu Rudeineh told WAFA after the meeting that was held at the Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo.

“We will continue to consult with our Arab brothers, especially with Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Arab parties, to confront future challenges, especially after the US step,” he added.

He stressed that the Egyptian position is supportive and important for the Palestinian cause and for President Abbas, the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.

For his part, the Ambassador of Palestine to Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Diab al-Louh, said that there was an understanding between the two presidents on the nature of the joint action during the coming period.

The results of the visit reflected the spirit of cooperation between the two brotherly countries, he said.

He added that President Abbas left Cairo after his meeting with Sisi, noting that the summit had a good atmosphere and was accompanied by in-depth consultation on all bilateral and multilateral issues, especially the current developments following the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)