German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Egypt Sunday to meet President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.<\/p>\n
The three will discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and regional and international issues of mutual concern.<\/p>\n
In comments made a day prior to his two-day Cairo visit, Steinmeier said: “Egypt has a fundamental responsibility on the road of stability in the Middle East.”<\/p>\n
Steinmeier added that close consultations with Egypt are “indispensible” in the search for solutions for the deep crises in the region, notably in Libya, Syria and Yemen.<\/p>\n
The situations in Libya, Syria and Yemen, among other Arab nations, have seen marked deterioration since the Arab uprisings swept the region.<\/p>\n
He added that Egypt needs to deal with the “terrorist threats”, and to attend to the social and economic needs of young people.<\/p>\n
Since the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, Egypt has witnessed a rising insurgency and increase in militant groups targeting security facilities and personnel. The highest frequency of insurgency is seen in Egypt’s North Sinai, followed by Greater Cairo and other governorates.<\/p>\n
Steinmeier expressed his wish to “formulate a picture” for the evolution of transition process in Egypt since 2011.<\/p>\n
Over the past four years, Egypt has ousted two presidents, reshuffled six governments and continues to have a struggling economy.<\/p>\n
Steinmeier is also scheduled to meet Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb, as well as representatives from civil society and political parties.<\/p>\n
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