Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egypt’s President Sisi signed the “Declaration of Cairo,” a document said to “reinforce the strategic alliance between Egypt and Saudi Arabia,” according to reports.
The pact aimed at boosting military and economic ties between the two Arab allies “stressed the need to exert all efforts to boost security and stability in the region, and to work together to protect Arab national security,” Al Arabiya reports.
King Salman and Egypt’s Foreign Minister.
Last week, before leaving for vacation in France, HRH King Salman received Egypt’s Foreign Minister in Riyadh. King Salman has had close relationship with Egypt’s President Sisi since taking office.
The presence of the Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense sent a strong signal of cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, the United States Embassy in Cairo said in a statement on Thursday that it will deliver eight F-16 Block 52 aircraft to Egypt within the next two days.
