Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited Oman on Sunday to meet with Sultan Qaboos Bin Said and discuss regional issues and bilateral interests.
On his first official visit to the Gulf country, the Egyptian president aims to to intensify joint consultation and coordination in several bilateral and regional issues to serve the interests of the two countries, presidential spokesperson Bassam Rady said in a statement.
The visit is also the first by an Egyptian president since 2009.
After wrapping up his visit to Oman, El-Sisi will embark on an official three day trip to the UAE capital Abu Dhabi.
He will hold talks with the UAE's crown prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on strengthening bilateral relations, Rady added.
Egypt’s El-Sisi meets Oman's Qaboos to bolster ties, will visit UAE after Oman trip
Egypt’s El-Sisi meets Oman's Qaboos to bolster ties, will visit UAE after Oman trip
