Abdel Fattah El Sisi met on Saturday with his Sudanese counterpart Omar al Bashir in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa.

The meeting tackled ways of boosting bilateral ties in the various spheres, a number of issues of common concern and African files discussed by the current African Summit.

The two leaders are taking part in the 26th session of the African Summit, currently being held in Addis Ababa.

The summit is held under the theme: "2016: African Year of Human Rights with a particular focus on the Rights of Women".

Sisi's participation comes as part of Egypt's keenness on activating its ties with the various African countries, promoting its participation in the joint African action and settling conflicts in the continent and enhancing social and economic development.

Source: MENA