Putrajaya:Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has invited His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to visit Egypt. This announcement came during El-Sisi's two-day state visit to Malaysia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, President El-Sisi expressed gratitude to Sultan Ibrahim for awarding him the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (DMN) at Istana Negara. During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Anwar at the Seri Perdana Complex, El-Sisi highlighted the strong ties between Egypt and Malaysia.

The Egyptian president emphasized the potential for cooperation in areas such as energy, renewable energy, manufacturing, electronics, agriculture, and the food industries. He noted that both nations aim to turn their robust bilateral relations into concrete results in these sectors, stressing the importance of strong political will and commitment.

In a joint statement released on Saturday, Anwar and El-Sisi announced the elevation of Malaysia-Egypt relations to a Strategic Partnership. They underscored their commitment to building a dynamic and resilient partnership, promoting global prosperity and stability. The leaders agreed on the necessity of regular dialogue and decided to convene the second Joint Commission Meeting and second Bilateral Consultations as soon as possible.

El-Sisi also acknowledged al-Azhar University's role in promoting moderate Islam, noting that Egypt welcomes students from around the world, particularly from Malaysia. He expressed pride in the Malaysian students and mentioned plans to increase their numbers, as well as to exchange scholars to promote tolerance and moderation in Islam.