Regional security was the focus of Saudi-Egypt summit talks in Jeddah on July 11 as Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reaffirmed his country’s support for Gulf security. “The security of Gulf, especially Saudi Arabia, is part and parcel of the security of Egypt and the Middle East,” the president said after talks with the Saudi King Abdullah. Morsi said his talks with King Abdullah were “fruitful and constructive,” adding that it would benefit people of both countries.
“King Abdullah’s talks were in the interest of the future as well as in the interest of the region and Egypt. The talks reflected his wisdom, knowledge and love for the Egyptian people,” he said. “I felt this love in his every word and action.” Morsi, who arrived here Wednesday evening at the head of a high-level delegation, said he wanted his first foreign visit after becoming president to Saudi Arabia, “the land of divine revelations and the land that brings together hearts.”
He said his talks with King Abdullah covered major issues, adding that the discussions were in the interest of the region and its stability and in the interest of Saudis and Egyptians. Morsi later arrived in Madinah where he was received by Gov. Prince Abdul Aziz bin Majed and top officials. Earlier in the day he performed Umrah in Makkah before meeting Egyptian community members in Jeddah.