Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Benin’s Foreign Minister Olushegun Bakari discussed enhancing bilateral ties during a March 8 telephone call. Key areas of focus include trade, investment, security, and energy cooperation. Both ministers expressed a commitment to further collaboration in various sectors and emphasized the importance of regional stability.
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 the Republic of Benin. The discussion centered around the enhancement of bilateral relations between the two nations.
During this dialogue, Minister Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s steadfast commitment to fostering cooperative frameworks, particularly focused on trade, investment, security, and energy sectors. He emphasized Egypt’s role in supporting Benin’s developmental initiatives through expanded economic cooperation and the exchange of technical expertise.
Abdelatty showcased Egypt’s willingness to share its expertise across various domains, including construction, infrastructure development, electricity and renewable energy, digitization, pharmaceutical manufacturing, mining, and agricultural production. Additionally, he pointed out the increasing interest of Egyptian companies to explore investment opportunities within Benin.
The Foreign Minister underscored the importance of enhancing collaboration in the pharmaceutical sector, advocating for better access of Egyptian pharmaceutical products in the Beninese market due to their competitive quality. He also highlighted the intention to reinforce institutional cooperation between the foreign ministries of both countries, including the establishment of training programs for Beninese diplomats.
Minister Bakari expressed a keen interest in visiting Egypt soon, indicating his country’s eagerness to leverage Egyptian expertise across diverse fields. He commended Egypt’s significant contributions towards promoting development and stability in Africa.
Furthermore, both ministers deliberated on regional and international issues relevant to their mutual interests, emphasizing the necessity for ongoing coordination within international platforms to foster stability in Africa. They agreed to convene regular meetings aimed at advancing their joint cooperation and serving the bilateral interests of both nations.
The telephone conversation between Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Benin’s Olushegun Bakari highlighted a mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Focus areas include trade, investment, and technical collaboration in vital sectors. Both ministers underscored the importance of cooperation in pharmaceuticals and expressed a desire for ongoing dialogue to enhance regional stability and development.
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