President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to reaffirm his joint commitment to the US-Egypt strategic partnership, discussing a wide range of challenges. of global and regional security, and advancing the US-Egypt Relations. In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of US-Egypt diplomatic relations, President Al Sisi and President Biden have expressed their intention to return in the near future to further strengthen the multiform partnership of the two countries. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to the US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue co-chaired by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and welcomed the continued implementation of its results. Strengthening our common security The defense partnership of the United States and Egypt for decades remains a key pillar of regional stability. The two Presidents affirmed the importance of this partnership, which serves the interests of both countries. President Biden reiterated that the United States intends to continue to support Egypt in providing its own defense, including through the continued provision of security assistance in consultation with the United States Congress. The two Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in the fight against terrorism and welcomed the remarkable results of the Global Coalition in defeating ISIS. President Al Sisi has expressed Egypt’s appreciation for military equipment and security assistance from the United States. Advancing economic prosperity The two Presidents expressed their commitment to promoting bilateral economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the Egyptian and American people. They decided to explore new ways to expand bilateral trade, increase private sector investment, and collaborate on clean energy and climate technology. The leaders they have welcomed the recent U.S. GreenTech mission to Egypt, the largest in history, and are committed to launching the high-level Joint Economic C. omission. The impact of the war on Ukraine The United States and Egypt have stressed that peace, security and a rules-based multilateral order are at the heart of their long-term cooperation. Recalling the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly of 2 March and 24 March on Ukraine, which both voted in favor, reaffirmed their common principles enshrined in the UN Charter, including respect for international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty. The two Presidents stressed the need to refrain from the use of force, to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to end human rights violations in conflict zones. The United States and Egypt share particular concerns about the severe global consequences that come from the war in Ukraine, including on global supply chains and energy and product prices. For example, the blockade of Black Sea ports has triggered growing food insecurity and imposed significant economic pressures on Egypt. President Biden stressed the support of the United States to the Egyptian people to respond to these challenges. To this end, the United States commends Egypt’s consultations with the International Monetary Fund and supports the provision of additional funding to Egypt through the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Fund. The United States also lends its full support to Egypt’s engagement with the World Bank to seek financing options to stabilize its economy and strengthen the well-being of Egyptian families, particularly through the World Bank. Crisis Response Finance recently announced by the Bank. President Biden said the United States f they are allocating $ 1 billion in new assistance to address the food security situation in the Middle East, with $ 50 million specifically for Egypt. These funds are intended to strengthen food security and offset the effects of disruption on agricultural supply chains and higher food prices due to the blockade of ports. President Biden assured President Al Sisi that the United States will support Egypt and its food security needs. Promoting regional stability The United States and Egypt cooperate closely to mediate solutions to regional conflicts and promote peace. The two leaders insisted that a two-state solution remains the only viable way to achieve a lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to achieve a secure, prosperous and dignified future for Israelis and Palestinians. President Biden expressed support for Egypt’s vital leadership and historic role in promoting peace and ending the conflict, thus widening the circle of peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors and around the world, and also to preserve lasting calm between Israelis and Palestinians. The two leaders stressed the need to implement United Nations Security Council resolutions 2570, 2571 (2021), reaffirming the need to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in tandem as soon as possible in Libya. They emphasized the importance of the complete withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, foreign fighters, and the pivotal role of the 5 + 5 Joint Military Committee in this regard, including the rapid development of the times. President Biden thanked President Al Sisi for the role of Egypt in helping to consolidate Yemen’s truce, in particular facilitating trade flights from Sana’a to Cairo, an important component of the truce mediated by the UN. The two Presidents undertook consultations to resolve regional conflicts and humanitarian crises in Syria, Lebanon and Sudan. Regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), President Biden reiterated U.S. support for Egypt’s water security and to form a diplomatic resolution that serves the interests of all parties and contributing to a more peaceful and prosperous region. The two leaders reiterated the imperative to conclude an agreement on the implementation and operation of the GERD without further d elay as stipulated in the Declaration of the President of the United Nations Security Council dated 15 September. of 2021, and in accordance with international law. Promoting human rights President Biden and President Al Sisi emphasized their mutual commitment to a constructive dialogue on human rights, which is an integral component of the strong US-Egypt partnership. They will continue to consult closely to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, civil, economic, social and cultural fields. The two leaders reaffirmed the important role that civil society can play in these areas. Accelerating global efforts to tackle the climate crisis, President Biden congratulated President Al Sisi on Egypt for chairing the 27th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 27) in Sharm El Sheikh in November 2022 and reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to a successful conference. The United States welcomes Egypt’s leadership in accelerating ambition and global action to address the climate crisis. President Biden welcomed the presentation by Egypt of its updated National Determined Contribution (NDC). The two leaders emphasized their countries ’support for the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) and the new GMP Energy Pathway, which Egypt has joined as far as the oil sector is concerned. and gas. The two leaders reaffirmed the new U.S.-Egypt collaboration on Adaptation in Africa, which the United States and Egypt will co-lead, focusing on providing concrete initiatives that will improve people’s lives and they help build resilience to a changing climate. The leaders are committed to convening the US-Egypt Joint Climate Working Group as soon as possible.
