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A Downing Street spokesperson said:

This afternoon President Sisi of Egypt called the Prime Minister to wish her success in her new role.

皇冠体育app President said he looked forward to opening a new chapter in bilateral relations and to strengthening co-operation across a range of areas.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister and the President discussed the current suspension of UK flights to Sharm el-Sheikh Airport. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister said she recognised the economic effects of the suspension, given the importance of the tourism industry to Egypt鈥檚 economy and she praised the Egyptian government鈥檚 ongoing efforts to improve security at Sharm el-Sheikh Airport. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister said the government would continue working closely with the Egyptian government on this important issue.

皇冠体育app leaders spoke about the security situation in the Middle East and the Prime Minister said that she recognised that Egyptian prosperity and stability was vital to the region.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister noted that the UK is the largest foreign direct investor in Egypt and said the UK would do everything possible to support expansion of the Egyptian economy and further investment.

皇冠体育app leaders concluded by once again expressing a wish to open a new chapter in bilateral relations and said they looked forward to meeting in the future.