JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Egyptian President Muhammad Mursi will arrive in the
Kingdom today on his first official visit abroad since he was sworn in on June
30, signaling that he wants to maintain the long-standing alliance between the
two countries.
In a statement on the eve of his visit, Mursi highlighted the strategic relations between his country and Saudi Arabia.
He noted Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s support for Arab causes.
He added: “We hold King Abdullah and the Saudi people in high esteem and commend the king’s sincere efforts to strengthen Arab cooperation and ensure the success of Arab causes.”
Mursi said Saudi-Egyptian relations could be used as a model for Arab cooperation.
He added: “We’ll never forget Saudi Arabia’s stances in support of Arab countries. Our relations are getting better.”
He said the two countries would work together for the interest of Arab countries, settle conflicts and strengthen Arab solidarity.
Mursi will hold talks with King Abdullah before going to Makkah for Umrah.
Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Mohammed Al-Kattan said: “President Mursi was careful to make Saudi Arabia his first visit abroad.
“Both leaders will meet to get to know one another and discuss ways to increase trade and investment cooperation.”
Saudi Arabia has offered $ 1 billion to Egypt’s Central Bank after the election results were announced and another $ 500 million for general economic assistance.
The Kingdom also allocated $250 million for natural gas exports to Egypt.
In a related development, UAE’s foreign minister said the state is eager to strengthen relations with Egypt.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan said: “We are keen on strengthening these historical and brotherly relations in the future politically and economically.”
He welcomed Mursi’s remarks pledging “not to meddle in the affairs of others and not export the revolution” that brought him to power.
Note from the Editor of the Blog:
It is not a hidden fact that feeling status quo suited to the existing system of the Arab Gulf States, they were not happy on fall of despotic rulers in Tunisia, Libya, Yemen and Egypt who were one by one toppled by the angry people in 'Arab Spring'. Revolutionary emotions often cross the limits and push the people away from scrupulousness. It happened in Egypt. Entire Arab region then seemed to be engulfed in uncertainty and apprehensions. The talks of exporting the revolution were on the tongues of impetuous political activists in Egypt. And the officials in Saudi Arabia and Arab Emirates took retributive measures leading the situation to much more unpleasantness. The bitterness grew and became open when renowned Egyptian religious scholar Allamah Yusuf Al-Qardhawi made some provoking remarks in a Talk Show of Al-Jazeerah TV not only against the rulers but also the people of the U A E. The foreign minister of the U A E and Dubai police chief were far ahead with their tit-for-tat statements against the Muslim Brotherhood. Saudi government had some other reasons for being enraged. Now, it is pleasing that the first foreign visit of the newly elected president of Egypt starts from Saudi Arabia with his wise remarks pledging "not to meddle in the internal affairs of others and not export of the revolution". It is more heartening that UAE's foreign minister has expressed his wish to strengthen historic and brotherly relation with Egypt.
In a statement on the eve of his visit, Mursi highlighted the strategic relations between his country and Saudi Arabia.
He noted Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s support for Arab causes.
He added: “We hold King Abdullah and the Saudi people in high esteem and commend the king’s sincere efforts to strengthen Arab cooperation and ensure the success of Arab causes.”
Mursi said Saudi-Egyptian relations could be used as a model for Arab cooperation.
He added: “We’ll never forget Saudi Arabia’s stances in support of Arab countries. Our relations are getting better.”
He said the two countries would work together for the interest of Arab countries, settle conflicts and strengthen Arab solidarity.
Mursi will hold talks with King Abdullah before going to Makkah for Umrah.
Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Mohammed Al-Kattan said: “President Mursi was careful to make Saudi Arabia his first visit abroad.
“Both leaders will meet to get to know one another and discuss ways to increase trade and investment cooperation.”
Saudi Arabia has offered $ 1 billion to Egypt’s Central Bank after the election results were announced and another $ 500 million for general economic assistance.
The Kingdom also allocated $250 million for natural gas exports to Egypt.
In a related development, UAE’s foreign minister said the state is eager to strengthen relations with Egypt.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan said: “We are keen on strengthening these historical and brotherly relations in the future politically and economically.”
He welcomed Mursi’s remarks pledging “not to meddle in the affairs of others and not export the revolution” that brought him to power.
Note from the Editor of the Blog:
It is not a hidden fact that feeling status quo suited to the existing system of the Arab Gulf States, they were not happy on fall of despotic rulers in Tunisia, Libya, Yemen and Egypt who were one by one toppled by the angry people in 'Arab Spring'. Revolutionary emotions often cross the limits and push the people away from scrupulousness. It happened in Egypt. Entire Arab region then seemed to be engulfed in uncertainty and apprehensions. The talks of exporting the revolution were on the tongues of impetuous political activists in Egypt. And the officials in Saudi Arabia and Arab Emirates took retributive measures leading the situation to much more unpleasantness. The bitterness grew and became open when renowned Egyptian religious scholar Allamah Yusuf Al-Qardhawi made some provoking remarks in a Talk Show of Al-Jazeerah TV not only against the rulers but also the people of the U A E. The foreign minister of the U A E and Dubai police chief were far ahead with their tit-for-tat statements against the Muslim Brotherhood. Saudi government had some other reasons for being enraged. Now, it is pleasing that the first foreign visit of the newly elected president of Egypt starts from Saudi Arabia with his wise remarks pledging "not to meddle in the internal affairs of others and not export of the revolution". It is more heartening that UAE's foreign minister has expressed his wish to strengthen historic and brotherly relation with Egypt.
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