FM Praises Qualitative Leap in Egyptian-Tunisian Bilateral Relations
Taarek Refaat
Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration praised the recent qualitative leap in Egyptian-Tunisian bilateral relations, stressing the commitment to enhancing joint cooperation in various fields between the two countries.
This came during a meeting held by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Friday, in Tunis with Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Tunisians Abroad.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs praised the results of the sixth session of the Joint Trade and Industry Committee, chaired by the Ministers of Trade of the two countries, held this April. These meetings will contribute to advancing economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries and achieving mutual benefit.
Minister Abdel Aty emphasized the importance of maximizing the benefits of existing cooperation frameworks between the two countries, continuing the regular convening of joint bilateral committees, particularly the Political Consultation Committee at the level of the foreign ministers of the two countries, and exploring opportunities for trilateral cooperation in Africa.
He noted Egypt's keenness to advance bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields and to continue coordination and cooperation in the consular field. He expressed his aspiration to continue joint coordination and cooperation within various regional and international forums to achieve mutual interests.
Meanwhile, the two ministers discussed the ongoing developments in the Middle East, exchanging views on the most prominent issues in the Arab world, most notably the Palestinian issue. Minister Abdel Aty reviewed Egypt's efforts to resume implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, which would contribute to achieving calm and restoring access to humanitarian and relief aid to the Gaza Strip.
During the talks, the two ministers discussed the Arab-Islamic plan for early recovery and reconstruction with the presence of Palestinians on their land and future efforts to support the plan with international actors.
The two ministers also addressed developments in Libya, where they agreed on the need to support the Libyan-Libyan solution without external dictates or interference, and the need to ensure the withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters from Libya, which would contribute to restoring security and stability in Libya.
They agreed to continue joint coordination, given that Egypt and Tunisia are neighbors of Libya and are directly affected by the situation there.
They also discussed developments in Syria, Sudan, and the Sahel region, and agreed on the need for joint cooperation on combating illegal immigration and terrorism, based on the two countries' combined expertise.
The Foreign Minister praised Tunisia's supportive stance toward achieving Egyptian water security and the ongoing cooperation in exchanging nominations between the two sides at various regional and international forums.
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