Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, met with Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, on Sunday, October 25, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Neighbouring Countries Mechanism on Libya, hosted by Algeria.
According to Ambassador Nader Zaki, the official spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers expressed their appreciation for the special nature of Egyptian-Tunisian relations and the deep-rooted historical and popular ties between the two countries.
They also reviewed progress in implementing the outcomes of the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee, reaffirming their commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade and investment sectors.
The ministers exchanged views on regional developments and stressed the importance of intensifying coordination and consultations on the crises facing the region. They also underscored the need to support efforts to achieve security and stability while preserving the unity and sovereignty of Arab states.
Furthermore, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination across Africa, drawing on the capabilities and expertise of both countries to support development and promote South-South cooperation. They also stressed the importance of continued coordination in African and international forums in the interests of African countries and peoples.
