Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and United Kingdoms Prime Minister Theresa May discussed the suspension of direct flights between Sharm El-Sheikh and the Kingdom, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s office. “The Prime Minister said she recognised the economic effects of the suspension, given the importance of the tourism industry to Egypt’s economy and she praised the Egyptian government’s ongoing efforts to improve security at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport,” the statement reads. Sisi and Prime Minister Theresa May also discussed the security situation in the Middle East, with May affirming the importance of a stable Egypt to the stability of the region as a whole. However, the two leaders did not seem to reach a solution regarding the suspension of flights during their phone call, with May telling Sisi that the British government “would continue working closely with the Egyptian government on this important issue.” Days after a Russian passenger plane crashed over Egypt’s Sinai, killing all 224 onboard, the British government suspended flights between the UK and Sharm El Sheikh due to the “strong possibility” that the plane was brought down by a bomb. Egypt has since been…
Sisi, UK Prime Minister Discuss Resumption of Flights to Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh
August 4, 2016
