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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Egypt rejects foreign interference in Iraq, El Sisi tells Middle East summit

El Sisi attends Iraq-focused Middle East summit in Amman: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi was in Jordan yesterday to attend a summit organized by France to provide international support to Iraq. “Egypt affirms its rejection of any external interventions in Iraq's affairs and reiterates the importance of continuing joint efforts to enhance the capacity of the Iraqi state’s institutions,” El Sisi said during his speech at the summit, echoing statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron. The Baghdad II gathering follows a similar meeting in Iraq last year, and aims to “provide support for the stability, security and prosperity of Iraq,” the French presidency said in a statement picked up by AFP.

On the sidelines:

  • Egypt x Jordan x Iraq: Leaders from the three countries discussed regional issues including instability in Iraq, and issues of trilateral cooperation including energy and food security. (Ittihadiya | Jordan News Agency)
  • El Sisi x Abdullah: The two leaders discussed recent developments in Palestine and other regional issues. (Jordan News Agency)
  • El Sisi x Macron: The president held talks with Macron on supporting Iraq, “bilateral relations … and regional and international issues,” Ittihadiya said without providing further information.

** Baghdad III will be held in Egypt, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said yesterday.

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