Egyptian President invites Nigeria President Elect Buhari to discuss anti-terrorism

President Elect Muhammadu Buhari who is to assume office by May 29th has been invited over by the President of Egypt, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to discuss issues on how to tackle terrorism and also increase both Nigeria and Egypt bilateral relationship.

A statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Head of Press and Information in Egyptian Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Maher, explained that this was discussed when al-Sisi called Buhari on the telephone to congratulate him on his victory during the recent presidential election.

The statement quoted the spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency, Ambassador Alaa Youssef, as stating that “during the call, they discussed the bilateral relationship between the two countries and agreed on the importance of this relationship and the need to develop it on various levels.”

The also agreed to have more dialogue and coordination at the African level for the interest of the continent, which it described as a priority in Egypt.

During the visit, Buhari and the Egyptian President will also “discuss the regional and international common interests like fighting terrorism and enhancing the security and the stability of the continent for the desired development of their people.”