UAE, Egypt hold fifth session of their Joint Consular Committee

The meeting was chaired by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the UAE side, and Ambassador Ismail Khairat, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad from the Egyptian side.

Faisal Eissa Lutfi conveyed the greetings of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and praised the sustained positive developments between the two countries. He affirmed the UAE’s strong commitment to enhancing and developing relations between the two nations, reflecting the aspirations and directions of the wise leadership.

During the meeting, he commended the historical and fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt, which are built upon strong ties, mutual respect, and shared interests. These foundations have propelled the relationship to greater heights across all sectors. He also expressed the UAE’s appreciation for the efforts of the Egyptian side in strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the consular field, which has seen notable progress in recent years.

The two parties discussed several joint consular issues during the meeting, shared their experiences, and reviewed best practices. They explored ways to leverage these practices to further develop joint consular work, with the goal of enhancing proactive consular services to better serve the citizens of both nations.

Faisal Eissa Lutfi emphasised that the UAE and Egypt have successfully established a modern and sustainable model for their fraternal and strategic relations. This model has resulted in numerous significant achievements across various sectors. He noted that these accomplishments in the framework of bilateral relations provide strong motivation to continue progressing toward further successes, thereby achieving shared developmental goals for the two friendly countries and their peoples. He also stressed the importance of setting mechanisms and solutions for a future rich in cooperation and partnerships in the consular field.

The meeting included the participation of representatives from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and the Education and Technology Attaché in Egypt, along with representatives from relevant Egyptian authorities.