Egyptian Minister Meets Armenian Ambassador to Boost Sports Ties
Egypt's Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhy, met with the Ambassador of Armenia to Egypt, Armen Sarkissian, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in youth engagement and sports development.
During the meeting, held in Cairo, both sides discussed opportunities to expand Egyptian-Armenian collaboration through joint programs, exchanges, and initiatives aimed at empowering young people and promoting sports diplomacy between the two nations.
The talks reflected a shared commitment to deepening cultural and people-to-people ties through youth and athletic partnerships.
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