Egypt and Benin Foreign Ministers Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Benin’s Foreign Minister Olushegun Bakari engaged in a telephone discussion to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on trade, investment, and expertise sharing across various sectors. Bakari expressed interest in visiting Egypt to further enhance collaboration.
On March 8, 2023, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, conducted a telephone conversation with Olushegun Bakari, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin. The dialogue focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with Benin, particularly in vital areas such as trade, investment, security, and energy. He emphasized Egypt’s support for Benin’s development initiatives through expanded economic collaboration and the exchange of technical know-how.
Abdelatty indicated Egypt’s willingness to share its expertise in several sectors, including construction, infrastructure, electricity, renewable energy, digitization, pharmaceutical production, mining, and agricultural manufacturing. He mentioned the increasing interest of Egyptian companies in identifying investment opportunities within Benin.
Furthermore, the Foreign Minister underscored the significance of enhancing collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry, promoting access for high-quality Egyptian pharmaceutical products in the Beninese market. He also aimed to bolster institutional cooperation between the foreign ministries of both countries, including the initiation of training programs for Beninese diplomats to leverage Egyptian knowledge.
Minister Bakari conveyed his intention to visit Egypt in the near future to strengthen the bilateral relationship further. He expressed Benin’s eagerness to benefit from Egyptian expertise across various sectors and commended Egypt’s role in fostering development and stability within Africa.
The two ministers also addressed regional and international matters of shared concern, emphasizing the necessity of ongoing coordination at international forums to bolster stability in Africa. They agreed to convene regular meetings to promote joint cooperation that aligns with the interests of both nations.
In summary, the discussions between Egypt and Benin are aimed at strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and various sectors. Egypt’s commitment to sharing expertise and supporting Benin’s development is evident, alongside a mutual interest in continuing dialogue on regional stability. The upcoming visit by Minister Bakari further solidifies the intent to deepen these relationships.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
