OPEN// PM affirms strength of Egypt-Saudi Arabia relations

Middle East

4 days ago

NEW ALAMEIN, July 23 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli reiterated the strength of relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, noting that this strength is among the core pillars of Egyptian foreign policy and reflects the shared vision of the political leaderships in both countries.
The relationship between Egypt and Saudi Arabia is strategic, fraternal and based on unity, Madbouli told a press conference following the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
The prime minister noted that Egypt and Saudi Arabia have many common issues and face similar challenges, highlighting the importance of maintaining both countries' shared perspective on how to deal with challenges confronting the Arab and Islamic worlds.
He also underscored the exceptional relationship between the two countries' political leaderships, which reflects communication between the two governments.
Egyptian citizens are well aware of this strong bond, Madbouli said, stressing that any attempt to stir tensions between the two countries will not be tolerated.
In this regard, the prime minister made clear that some social media platforms operating from outside both Egypt and Saudi Arabia are trying to falsely portray a state of tension between the two countries, stressing that Egypt will not allow these brotherly relations to be negatively affected.
He warned that "certain parties may have an interest in stirring tensions between the two countries but we will not permit that'. (MENA)
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