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Middle East
15-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi to hold summit talks in Doha Monday with Qatari emir to review bilateral cooperation, Palestinian situation
DOHA, April 13 (MENA) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will hold a session of bilateral talks in the Qatari capital of Doha Monday. The summit meeting will be followed by a plenary session of talks that will be held by senior officials of the two countries in the presence of the Egyptian and Qatari leaders. Talks between the two leaders are expected to focus on ways of strengthening Egypt-Qatar cooperation across various fields and review regional developments, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue and ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Sisi arrived in the Qatari capital on Sunday, at the start of a Gulf tour taking him to Qatar and Kuwait. He was welcomed at Doha airport by the Qatari emir. The president will hold a meeting Sunday evening with members of the Qatari business community to explore opportunities for economic cooperation. President Sisi's visit to Doha comes in light of the development of relations between the two countries since 2021 where the Qatari emir visited Cairo in June 2022 while president Sisi visited Doha in September 2022 as three memoranda of understanding were signed in the fields of ports, social affairs and cooperation between Egypt's Sovereign Fund and Qatar Investment Authority. The volume of trade exchange between Egypt and Qatar reached 205 million US dollars by the end of 2024 while the total Qatari investments in Egypt amounted to 5.5 billion US dollars. After the end of his trip to Qatar, Sisi will then head to Kuwait, the second stop in his Gulf tour. The visit is meant to underscore the deep strategic relations between Egypt and Kuwait and their shared commitment to expanding economic and investment cooperation. The president is set to meet with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as well as Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahd Youssef Saud Al-Sabah. (MENA) M O H/R E E
Egypt Independent
14-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
FM: Regional developments require deeper Egypt-Qatar consultation
DOHA, April 13 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said that current regional and international developments require constant consultation between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In televised statements, Abdelatty hailed the strength of Egypt-Qatar relations, driven by shared priorities. He noted that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza tops the shared agenda, alongside joint efforts with the United States to halt attacks on civilians and ensure access to aid. The Top diplomat noted that Egypt's economic reforms and infrastructure progress have drawn strong interest from Qatari investors. He added that President Sisi met with major Qatari investors during a business forum, where discussions focused on agriculture, renewable energy, real estate, tourism, and industry. Abdelatty pointed out that new projects and investment deals will be announced soon, reflecting growing economic ties. He also noted that several new projects and agreements will be announced soon. Additionally, the minister confirmed that Egypt and Qatar are continuing efforts to reinstate the January ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that the ongoing escalation will only increase civilian suffering. (MENA)
Middle East
14-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM: Regional developments require deeper Egypt-Qatar consultation
DOHA, April 13 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said that current regional and international developments require constant consultation between President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In televised statements, Abdelatty hailed the strength of Egypt-Qatar relations, driven by shared priorities. He noted that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza tops the shared agenda, alongside joint efforts with the United States to halt attacks on civilians and ensure access to aid. The Top diplomat noted that Egypt's economic reforms and infrastructure progress have drawn strong interest from Qatari investors. He added that President Sisi met with major Qatari investors during a business forum, where discussions focused on agriculture, renewable energy, real estate, tourism, and industry. Abdelatty pointed out that new projects and investment deals will be announced soon, reflecting growing economic ties. He also noted that several new projects and agreements will be announced soon. Additionally, the minister confirmed that Egypt and Qatar are continuing efforts to reinstate the January ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that the ongoing escalation will only increase civilian suffering. (MENA) H A T/R G E
Middle East
13-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi arrives in Doha at start of Gulf tour
DOHA, April 13 (MENA) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi arrived in the Qatari capital Doha on Sunday, at the start of a Gulf tour taking him to Qatar and Kuwait. Sisi is scheduled to meet with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss ways of strengthening Egypt-Qatar cooperation across various fields and review regional developments, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue and ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The President will also hold a meeting with members of the Qatari business community to explore opportunities for economic cooperation. President Sisi will then head to Kuwait, the second stop in his Gulf tour. The visit underscores the deep strategic relations between Egypt and Kuwait and their shared commitment to expanding economic and investment cooperation. The president is set to meet with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as well as Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahd Youssef Saud Al-Sabah. (MENA) M H K/M O H
Middle East
13-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi set to travel to Doha Sunday embarking on Gulf tour comprising Qatar and Kuwait
CAIRO, April 13 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is heading Sunday to the Qatari capital, Doha, at the start of a Gulf tour that includes both Qatar and Kuwait. Presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said the president is scheduled to meet with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss ways of strengthening Egypt-Qatar cooperation across various fields and review regional developments, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue and ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The President will also hold a meeting with members of the Qatari business community to explore opportunities for economic cooperation. The spokesman added that President Sisi will then head to Kuwait, the second stop in his Gulf tour. The visit underscores the deep strategic relations between Egypt and Kuwait and their shared commitment to expanding economic and investment cooperation. The president is set to meet with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as well as Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahd Youssef Saud Al-Sabah. (MENA) R E E/
