Blitz Bureau
THE United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt held the fifth session of their Joint Consular Committee in Cairo recently, aimed at advancing and strengthening cooperation in all consular fields to care for and serve the citizens of both countries.
The meeting was chaired by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Ismail Khairat, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad from the Egyptian side, according to WAM.
Faisal Eissa Lutfi conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and praised the sustained positive developments between the two countries. He affirmed the UAE’s strong commitment to enhancing and developing relations between the two nations, reflecting the aspirations and directions of the wise leadership.
During the meeting, he commended the historical and fraternal relations between the UAE and Egypt, which are built upon strong ties, mutual respect, and shared interests. These foundations have propelled the relationship to greater heights across all sectors. He also expressed the UAE’s appreciation for Egyptian efforts in strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the consular field, which has seen notable progress in recent years.
The two parties discussed several joint consular issues during the meeting, shared their experiences, and reviewed best practices. They explored ways to leverage these practices to further develop joint consular work, with the goal of enhancing proactive consular services to better serve the citizens of both nations.
Faisal Eissa Lutfi emphasised that the UAE and Egypt have successfully established a modern and sustainable model for their fraternal and strategic relations. This model has resulted in numerous significant achievements across various sectors.