His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday returned home after concluding a three-day visit to Russia.

Before returning to the Kingdom, King Abdullah met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on the sidelines of the visit, and discussed bilateral relations and regional developments of mutual interest.

The King renewed Jordan’s support for Egypt, while Sisi commended such a stand, which, he said, “reflects the deep historical relations between the two countries.”

Sisi also hailed the efforts Jordan is exerting in defence of Arab causes through its membership of the UN Security Council.

The two leaders agreed on concerted international efforts, including Arab and Islamic nations, to combat terrorism, extremism and terrorist groups.

They also highlighted the importance of finding a comprehensive political solution to the Syrian crisis and preserve Syrian territorial integrity.

His Majesty and Sisi stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to resume the Palestinian-Israeli negotiations.

Talks also focused on ways to support official Libyan institutions and enhance efforts to achieve security and stability in Libya.

The two leaders renewed support for the Iraqi government and its efforts to address challenges facing Iraq and bring about security and stability.

The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Feisal, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, King’s Military Adviser and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben, King’s National Security Adviser and General Intelligence Department Director Gen. Faisal Shobaki, King’s Office Director Jafar Hassan and Rapporteur of the National Policies Council Abdullah Wreikat.

On the Egyptian side, a number of senior officials attended the meeting.