Egypt's President Abdel
Fattah al-Sisi has called for strong partnership and cooperation between
Egypt and Ethiopia.
Al-Sisi said at a joint session of the House of People's Representatives and House of Federation of the parliament here Wednesday that the two countries needed to work together for peace and prosperity.
He said his visit to Ethiopia -- the first by an Egyptian president in 30 years -- was aimed at conveying the message of peace and prosperity from the people of Egypt to Ethiopia.
"I stand before you carrying a message of sincere fraternity and true affection to you seeking cooperation for progress and prosperity from your brothers in Egypt," he said.
The president said Egypt had a strong political commitment for dialogue and communication with Ethiopia at all levels and through different forums.
"The River Nile flowing through both countries should be a source of cooperation between the two countries instead of conflict," he said.
Al-Sisi recalled that both Egypt and Ethiopia had worked for the realisation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), precursor of the African Union (AU) and said both countries required stronger cooperation and solidarity to face today's challenges.
Al-Sisi pointed out that the two countries must write together a new chapter of bilateral relations guided by the principles of cooperation and realise common interests directed to development and welfare.
Leaders of Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan had shown strong political will to sign the document on the Declaration of Principles on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project in Khartoum on Monday.
Al-Sisi said at a joint session of the House of People's Representatives and House of Federation of the parliament here Wednesday that the two countries needed to work together for peace and prosperity.
He said his visit to Ethiopia -- the first by an Egyptian president in 30 years -- was aimed at conveying the message of peace and prosperity from the people of Egypt to Ethiopia.
"I stand before you carrying a message of sincere fraternity and true affection to you seeking cooperation for progress and prosperity from your brothers in Egypt," he said.
The president said Egypt had a strong political commitment for dialogue and communication with Ethiopia at all levels and through different forums.
"The River Nile flowing through both countries should be a source of cooperation between the two countries instead of conflict," he said.
Al-Sisi recalled that both Egypt and Ethiopia had worked for the realisation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), precursor of the African Union (AU) and said both countries required stronger cooperation and solidarity to face today's challenges.
Al-Sisi pointed out that the two countries must write together a new chapter of bilateral relations guided by the principles of cooperation and realise common interests directed to development and welfare.
Leaders of Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan had shown strong political will to sign the document on the Declaration of Principles on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project in Khartoum on Monday.
