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Egypt supports development efforts in Eritrea: Sisi
Monday 15-02-2016
By Mohamed Sameh
President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi met Monday Eritrea’s minister of foreign affairs, Osman Saleh Mohamed and Eritrea's ambassador in Cairo, to discuss bilateral relations, Al Bawaba News reported.
Egyptian minister of foreign affairs, Sameh Shoukry attended the meeting, which was held at the presidential palace in Misr El Gedideh district.
Spokesman for the presidency, Alaa Youssef revealed that Mohamed conveyed a message from Eritrean President, Isaias Afwerki to Al Sisi, which focused on the importance of developing the bilateral relations between both countries in various fields.
The Eritrean minister stressed on the importance of strengthening consultation and coordination between Egypt and Eritrea on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
He noted that his country regards Egypt as one of the most important pillars of stability in Africa, especially in light of the challenges and conflicts which face the continent.
Al Sisi asked the Eritrean minister to convey his greetings to Afwerki, stressing Egypt's keenness on continuing consultation and coordination with Eritrea on various issues, in light of the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries.
The president also pointed out that Egypt will continue to support development efforts in Eritrea and looks forward to strengthening cooperation between both countries in order to achieve common objectives.
The spokesman explained that the meeting tackled the latest security developments in the African continent, particularly with regard to the fight against terrorism and extremism.
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Egypt supports development efforts in Eritrea: Sisi
Mohamed Sameh Published in Albawaba on 15 - 02 - 2016
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Message of President Isaias Afwerki to his Egyptian Counterpart
Monday, 15 February 2016 11:52
Cairo, 15 February 2016 - Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Osman Saleh, today delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki to Mr. Abdulfatah Al-Sisi, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
President Isaias’ message focuses on strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries and on regional issues of mutual interest.
At the meeting held at the State House in Cairo , President Al-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the message of President Isaias and reiterated Egypt’s readiness to further deepen existing ties of cooperation with Eritrea.
(Ministry of Information)
Received on Mon Feb 15 2016 - 14:40:04 EST
