Saudi crown prince arrives in Cairo, meets Egyptian president

Sahin Demir

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Tuesday during his visit to Egypt amid escalating tensions across the Middle East region.

Bin Salman arrived in the Egyptian capital earlier Tuesday and was received by Sisi at Cairo International Airport, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

According to the Egyptian presidency, the discussions are expected to focus on ways to strengthen relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia across various fields, alongside an exchange of views on regional and international developments.

The visit comes amid rapidly evolving developments in the region, including tensions in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, as well as developments in Yemen, Sudan and Palestine.

Economic cooperation also remains a key component of Cairo-Riyadh relations, amid growing trade, investment and joint projects between the two countries.

​​​​​​​Bin Salman last visited Cairo on Oct. 15, 2024, when he held talks with Sisi on bilateral relations and regional and international issues.