Staying in Egypt since November 28, 2024, the President of the Transition, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, met this Saturday face-to-face with his counterpart Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi, culminating in the strengthening of the Libreville-Cairo axis.
The meeting between the two personalities was, according to the presidential communication, an opportunity for President Al-Sissi to express his congratulations to his Gabonese counterpart for the smooth running of the transition process started on August 30, 2023 as well as the organization recent referendum.
While addressing current international issues and mainly those linked to the development of Africa, the two Heads of State expressed the wish to strengthen bilateral cooperation between their two countries in strategic sectors such as trade, investment , health, energy and industry.
At the end of this fruitful meeting, the Head of State thanked President Al-Sissi for the fraternal welcome given to him, underlining the commitment of the Gabonese authorities to respect the timeline of the Transition.
Finally, while reaffirming his wish to see the relations that unite the two countries consolidate, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema invited his Egyptian counterpart to pay a visit to Gabon.
Source : CP
2024-11-30 20:53:00
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What are the potential implications of this meeting for Egypt’s relations with other African nations, particularly those governed by democratically elected leaders?
## Interview with Dr. Amina Hassan, African Political Analyst
**Interviewer:** Dr. Hassan, Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has just concluded a visit to Egypt, meeting with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. What can you tell us about the significance of this meeting?
**Dr. Hassan:** This meeting is quite significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, it reflects the growing ties between Egypt and Gabon. [[1](https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/136628/Sisi-receives-Gabonese-president-at-Ittihadiya-palace)]Secondly, given that President Nguema came to power through a military coup in late August this year, this visit serves as a potential endorsement of his leadership from a key regional player like Egypt.
**Interviewer:** Do you think this meeting signals a shift in Egypt’s foreign policy towards military-led governments in Africa?
**Dr. Hassan:** It’s too early to say definitively. Egypt traditionally supports stability in the region, and sometimes that means engaging with leaders who seize power through unconventional means. However, it is crucial to observe Egypt’s stance towards other recent coups on the continent to identify if there is a broader trend emerging.
**Interviewer:** What are some potential areas of cooperation that emerged from this meeting?
**Dr. Hassan:** While the specific details of their discussions haven’t been officially released, both Egypt and Gabon are active in various sectors like energy, infrastructure development, and trade. There is a likelihood that expanding cooperation in these areas was discussed. Additionally, given Egypt’s prominent role in regional security, it’s possible that they are exploring ways to collaborate on addressing shared challenges in the Sahel region.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Dr. Hassan.
