(Abu Dhabi) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister said that the United Arab Emirates looks forward to strengthening the deep-rooted fraternal relations and cooperation with Egypt in the future. “We are keenly interested in bolstering these fraternal and historical relations in the coming period on political, economic and investment levels”, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said.
Sheikh Abdullah added “the bilateral relations between UAE and Egypt thrive on solid ground, and there is a genuine desire to develop them for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples. “Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed further said that he was optimistic that the presidency of Mohammed Mursi would witness concrete achievements in the sphere of bilateral relations and important phases in the various avenues.
He praised President Mohammed Mursi’s speech at the University of Cairo which, he said, “contained the solid principles of Egypt’s foreign policy and expressed in particular Egypt’s clear commitment to the pan-Arab national security and its dedication to activate joint Arab action.” He added that “Egypt’s strong, balanced and effective role will reflect positively on the Arab world to become more influential on the global stage and prevent any regional interventions in the Arab Affairs.” The Minister also praised the indications by President Mohamed Mursi that Egypt will not interfere in the internal affairs of others nor will it export the revolution.