Egypt's PM, Uruguay's president discuss Gaza, trade at BRICS summit
Madbouly, who was attending the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, briefed the Uruguayan president on Egypt's 'intensive contacts' to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
President Orsi praised Egypt's role in achieving peace, security, and stability in the region, and its efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, according to a statement from the Egyptian prime minister's office.
During the meeting, both leaders acknowledged the historical bilateral relations between their countries, which date back to 1932, and affirmed the importance of continuing to strengthen ties in areas of common interest.
Madbouly conveyed greetings from President Sisi to his Uruguayan counterpart and noted the importance of increasing the frequency of high-level visits between the two countries to add momentum to bilateral ties.
The two sides expressed a desire to enhance joint cooperation and bilateral trade. They discussed collaboration in the fields of construction, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals, where Egyptian companies have experience, as well as increasing trade with Uruguay in livestock and agriculture.
They also discussed expanding the scope of bilateral cooperation to include other areas such as fisheries, tourism, oil and natural gas, and green hydrogen.
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