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Tuesday, 12 May 2026 / 04:41 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Kenyan President William Ruto on the sidelines of the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi expressed his sincere appreciation to the Kenyan president for the warm welcome and hospitality that distinguish Kenya and its people. The President emphasized that Egypt values its historical and deep-rooted relations with Kenya at both the official and popular levels, and looked forward to putting into effect the joint presidential declaration signed in January 2025 regarding the elevation of bilateral relations to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership.This partnership would enhance economic integration between the two countries and allow for mutual benefit from the significant potential of both economies. This is in addition to the strategic location and young human resources both countries have.
For his part, President Ruto expressed his deep appreciation for President El-Sisi's active participation in the summit and noted the strategic relations between the two countries and the support Egypt provides to development efforts in Kenya and the Nile Basin countries.
The meeting focused on cooperation in the field of water resources. President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's unwavering commitment to strengthening cooperation with Kenya and the Nile Basin countries in developing water resources to achieve mutual benefit and ensure that the interests and water security of all nations are not harmed. The President commended the excellent consultations between the two countries to promote cooperation and common interests while avoiding division. The Kenyan president reaffirmed his country's support for enhancing consultation and coordination among the Nile Basin countries to serve the interests of their people and strengthen economic ties.
The meeting also touched on a number of regional issues, mainly the situation in Sudan. President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's steadfast support for the stability, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan and stressed the need for concerted international and regional efforts, particularly from neighboring countries, to undertake constructive roles in restoring stability and preventing the worsening of the security and humanitarian situation.
President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt's efforts to restore regional security and stability, and the Egyptian vision that calls for allocating resources towards development and fulfilling the aspirations of peoples for security and prosperity, rather than draining national resources in armed conflicts. President Ruto expressed his appreciation for this vision and affirmed his country's commitment to continuing coordination with Egypt to achieve peace and stability in Africa and the Middle East. The two presidents agreed to enhance consultation and joint coordination in the coming period.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 / 04:41 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Kenyan President William Ruto on the sidelines of the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi expressed his sincere appreciation to the Kenyan president for the warm welcome and hospitality that distinguish Kenya and its people. The President emphasized that Egypt values its historical and deep-rooted relations with Kenya at both the official and popular levels, and looked forward to putting into effect the joint presidential declaration signed in January 2025 regarding the elevation of bilateral relations to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership.This partnership would enhance economic integration between the two countries and allow for mutual benefit from the significant potential of both economies. This is in addition to the strategic location and young human resources both countries have.
For his part, President Ruto expressed his deep appreciation for President El-Sisi's active participation in the summit and noted the strategic relations between the two countries and the support Egypt provides to development efforts in Kenya and the Nile Basin countries.
The meeting focused on cooperation in the field of water resources. President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's unwavering commitment to strengthening cooperation with Kenya and the Nile Basin countries in developing water resources to achieve mutual benefit and ensure that the interests and water security of all nations are not harmed. The President commended the excellent consultations between the two countries to promote cooperation and common interests while avoiding division. The Kenyan president reaffirmed his country's support for enhancing consultation and coordination among the Nile Basin countries to serve the interests of their people and strengthen economic ties.
The meeting also touched on a number of regional issues, mainly the situation in Sudan. President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's steadfast support for the stability, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan and stressed the need for concerted international and regional efforts, particularly from neighboring countries, to undertake constructive roles in restoring stability and preventing the worsening of the security and humanitarian situation.
President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt's efforts to restore regional security and stability, and the Egyptian vision that calls for allocating resources towards development and fulfilling the aspirations of peoples for security and prosperity, rather than draining national resources in armed conflicts. President Ruto expressed his appreciation for this vision and affirmed his country's commitment to continuing coordination with Egypt to achieve peace and stability in Africa and the Middle East. The two presidents agreed to enhance consultation and joint coordination in the coming period.
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