Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has affirmed Cairo’s support for efforts by Tunisia’s new government to achieve national stability and development.
During his meeting with Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden, El-Sisi expressed his wishes for the government’s success in overcoming the various challenges facing the country.
El-Sisi also affirmed Egypt’s readiness to offer all possible help to Tunisia, and to develop cooperation in order to consolidate the two countries’ historically brotherly relations.
Bassam Rady, spokesman for the Egyptian presidency, said the meeting emphasized the common desire to strengthen cooperation frameworks and channels of communication, especially at the political and security levels, and to exchange information on combating terrorism and extremist ideology.
The meeting also touched on regional issues of common interest, especially the situation in Libya.
The two sides agreed on the importance of strengthening relevant coordination frameworks given that Egypt and Tunisia share an extended border with Libya.—AN
