Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban on Monday that Egypt's ongoing fight against terrorism guarantees Europe's security and stability. El-Sisi arrived in Budapest on Monday to attend a summit by the Visegrad Group, which is a cultural and political alliance of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. The two leaders held a press conference following their meeting, where Orban expressed his country's respect and appreciation for Egypt's war on terrorism, saying that Europe should help preserve the political and economic stability of Egypt in return for its counterterrorism efforts. The Egyptian president also stressed that Egypt does not discriminate based on religious background, and that maintaining the safety of all citizens is one of the key duties of the state. Speaking on Egypt's economic reform programme, El-Sisi said that Egyptians have faced the impact of the recent tough economic measures with understanding. El-Sisi also said that Egypt exerts an effort to provide for refugees in the country, stressing the necessity of putting an end to disputes that displace millions in the region, especially in Libya and Syria. The president also stressed the importance of reaching a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which should play a pivotal role in resolving crises in the region. The meeting between the Egyptian President and Hungarian Prime Minister is the third since El-Sisi assumed office 2014. El-Sisi and Orban met for the first time in 2015 in Budapest to discuss boosting bilateral relations and economic ties.
