Saudi Crown Prince receives message for King Salman from Egyptian president

RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Wednesday a written message for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman from Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad Dr. Badr Abdelatty handed the message to the Crown Prince during their meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities for strengthening them. They also discussed regional developments and coordinating efforts regarding them. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; President of the General Intelligence Khalid Al-Humaidan; and Secretary to the Crown Prince Dr. Bandar Al-Rasheed. From the Egyptian side, the meeting was attended by Director of the General Intelligence Directorate Maj. Gen. Hassan Rashad.