Egyptian President meets Evangelical American delegation
He emphasized that Egypt is keen to consolidate the values of citizenship, equality and non-discrimination among citizens.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERIUpdated: SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 04:02Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi(photo credit: REUTERS)
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah Sisi received Michael Evans of the US President's Advisory Board along with a delegation of leaders of the American evangelical community on Thursday at his residence in New York.This occurred parallel to the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. Bassam Rady, Ambassador and spokesman for the presidency, said that the president welcomed the meeting. He stressed Egypt's openness to promoting dialogue between peoples of all sects.He emphasized that Egypt is keen to consolidate the values of citizenship, equality and non-discrimination among citizens.Sisi additionally praised the coordination and consultation between Egypt and the United States on several mutual interests. He stated that this will contribute to both the countries' interests, starting with the restoration of security and stability in the Middle East.
