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2022-05-01

UAE and Egypt Share Common Resolve, Determination and Will

The complexities and intricacies of international and regional relations in recent years have precluded any two countries from having a common ground in terms of the unity of views. However, the UAE and the Arab Republic of Egypt possess such resolve, determination and common will that they insist on transcending any changes or obstacles that put the relations of the two brotherly countries on opposite sides.

Media reports have often circulated, especially from terrorist groups who keep trying to drive a wedge between Cairo and Abu Dhabi. These reports refer to differences, separation, conflict of interests, “muffled anger”, “latent tension”, “silent crisis”, and other such phrases that top media reports that circulate on a relatively large scale. It is no surprise that such claims prove to be mere nonsense when His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visits Egypt or receives his brother President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on the territory of the UAE. Thus, it is clear that these strong brotherly relations are not affected by what is raised in the media.

Actual reality indicates that there may be margins for differing points of view, given the overlap of files, issues, and strategic interests of all countries. Yet the critical fact is the ability of both parties to coordinate their positions, overcome areas of divergence, and achieve common interests.

The UAE and Egyptian relations are characterised by flexibility and the ability to manoeuvre to achieve common interests. These relations are based on the desire and keenness for joint action, alignment, unity of attitudes and addressing challenges and threats. One of the supporting reasons that fuel the strong brotherly relations between the UAE and Egypt is the convergence of the two countries’ visions regarding the common and fundamental challenges, as Cairo and Abu Dhabi agree on the need to respect international law, combat extremist ideology and terrorist organisations, and establish the values of coexistence.

Both countries fully believe in achieving regional security and stability, restoring the momentum of joint Arab action to counter the pervasiveness of greedy regional powers. They are also keen to provide support and assistance to Arab countries suffering from chaos and turmoil since 2011. They strive to strengthen Arab national states and their armies to confront external interference and prevent chaos and terrorist organisations from exploiting the security vacuum created by the collapse of states. Through the strategy of Arab consultation and coordination, the UAE believes that joint Arab action on issues of security, stability and prosperity is the basis for the region’s success in facing the surrounding challenges.

During the recent tripartite summit in Cairo, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the UAE continues its efforts to enhance Arab cooperation for the good of the countries and peoples of the region.

There are basic strategic principles governing Emirati-Egyptian relations. These constant principles outweigh transient gains, however big, in their value and importance because they relate to the destiny of countries and peoples and not to tactical positions. The consensus of visions between the UAE and Egypt regarding major regional and international issues and challenges has deepened and consolidated the strategic relations between the two countries.

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