President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed the need to avoid expanding regional conflict. They emphasized the importance of restoring stability in Arab countries, respecting their sovereignty, protecting their borders, and preserving their territories.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson for the Presidency of the Republic, stated that the President thanked the Iraqi Prime Minister for the warm welcome and hospitality, appreciating Iraq's efforts to host the summit, and emphasizing Egypt's confidence in Iraq's leadership of joint Arab action over the coming year in light of its presidency of the Arab Summit. The Iraqi Prime Minister appreciated this, emphasizing Egypt's pivotal role within the Arab framework and in light of regional developments.