President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun

alhadath – cairo

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President extended his warm congratulations to the Lebanese president on his election. The President confirmed Egypt’s belief in the Lebanese president’s ability to lead the country during the critical juncture that Lebanon and the region are going through and to achieve the aspirations of the Lebanese people. President El-Sisi looked forward to meeting President Aoun soon to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries.
The President stressed that Egypt would always support Lebanon and its sovereignty, and expressed its readiness ready to provide assistance and all means of support to Lebanon to ensure its stability and enhance its ability to face challenges, in order for Lebanon to begin a new phase marked by security and stability.

The Lebanese president expressed appreciation for Egypt’s supportive role for Lebanon and its people and valued the historical fraternal relations that bind the two countries. The Lebanese president stressed his keenness to strengthen ties between the two peoples and achieve their common aspirations.