Ahraf Abo Arafe
It is expected that Mr President AbdulFatah AlSisi to meet his American counterpart Donald Trump today Monday in New York on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations Assembly.
Since AlSisi won the second term, this will be the first meeting between both leaders. but, it is the 5th meeting between Mr president and his counterpart Doland Trump since both took office.
* 72nd Session!
The last meeting between Sisi and Trump, took place in September 2017, when the Egyptian leader was attending the 72nd session of the UNGA. During the Summit, the two presidents are expected to discuss means of enhancing strategic relations between the two countries in various fields.
* Regional & International Issues!
The two leaders are expected to discuss and exchange views on regional and international issues of common concern; especially on the Palestinian cause. The discussions aimed at reaching a comprehensive political settlement which would be based on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in accordance with international legitimacy.
* Related issues!
The two Presidents are also thought to discuss the security related issues in the Middle East as well as the latest developments in a number of regional issues such as Syria, Yemen and Libya. Egypt’s efforts in the field of combating terrorism and the efforts of Egyptian religious institutions to correct religious discourse would be also discussed during the summit.
* Nelson Mandela!
On Monday El-Sisi is also expected to participate in the celebration, which will be held on the sidelines of the UN general Assembly, with the centennial of the late African leader Nelson Mandela, for his place and sacrifices as a symbol of the continent’s symbols, especially as Egypt will head the African Union in January.
