On March 8, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a conversation with Benin’s Foreign Minister Olushegun Bakari to discuss enhancing bilateral ties in trade, investment, and key sectors such as construction and pharmaceuticals. The ministers emphasized cooperation, sharing expertise, and agreed on regular meetings to strengthen relations further.
On March 8, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, engaged in a telephone conversation with Olushegun Bakari, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin, addressing initiatives to enhance bilateral relations. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to fostering cooperation, particularly in sectors such as trade, investment, security, and energy.
During the discussion, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s readiness to share its expertise in various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, electricity, renewable energy, digitisation, pharmaceutical manufacturing, mining, and agricultural manufacturing. He noted a rising interest among Egyptian enterprises in investment opportunities within Benin’s market.
The Foreign Minister emphasized enhancing cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector, advocating for easier access to Beninese markets for high-quality Egyptian products. He also expressed his intent to strengthen collaboration between the foreign ministries of both nations, proposing training programs to benefit Beninese diplomats from Egyptian knowledge.
Bakari expressed a desire to visit Egypt to further strengthen the bilateral relationship, highlighting Benin’s eagerness to leverage Egyptian expertise. He recognized Egypt’s pivotal role in fostering development and stability across Africa.
Both ministers addressed regional and global matters of shared concern, underscoring the necessity for ongoing collaboration in international platforms to ensure stability in Africa. They committed to holding regular meetings to further their joint interests as a means to solidify their partnership.
The conversation between Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty and Benin’s Olushegun Bakari laid a strong foundation for enhancing bilateral ties, focusing on cooperation in trade, investment, and various key sectors. Both ministers emphasized the importance of sharing expertise, particularly in pharmaceuticals and technical training, aimed at benefiting both nations. Their commitment to regular discussions reflects a mutual dedication to promoting stability and development in Africa.
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