Osaka

29 June 2019

Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt

António Guterres, Secretary-General

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
 
The Secretary-General and President Al Sisi discussed regional matters, including the Middle East Peace Process and the situations in Libya, Syria and Yemen.
 
The Secretary-General commended the African Union’s leadership on implementing Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda.
 
On climate change, he thanked Egypt for its efforts, together with the United Kingdom, to lead the coalition on adaptation and resilience ahead of the September Climate Summit.