Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte cooperation to address illegal migration.
According to Ambassador Bassam Radi, spokesman for the Egyptian presidency, Sisi received Conte at his residence in Beijing on the sidelines of the Chinese Belt and Road project, where they discussed a number of joint issues.
They discussed coordination in combating terrorism and illegal migration with Sisi stressing that the government’s efforts stem from its responsibility towards the security and stability of the Egyptian people, as well as the stability of the region.
Sisi and Conte also tackled several regional files, starting with the Libyan crisis.
The Egyptian leader underlined the importance of a comprehensive political solution in Libya, to preserve the unity of the country and its territorial integrity, said Radi.
The solution will help restore the role of the state’s institutions and help eliminate terrorism, he added.
