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Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
FM probes increasing bilateral trade volume with Mauritania
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty had a meeting on Tuesday with Mauritania's Minister of Trade and Tourism Zainab bint Ahmednah, during which he stressed the importance of holding the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum annually. Earlier today, Abdelatty participated in the opening session of the first edition of the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum, held in Nouakchott under the theme: 'Promoting trade and investment cooperation between both countries.' During his meeting with the Mauritanian minister, Abdelatty underscored the need for joint efforts to increase the volume of bilateral trade. He also shed light on some Egyptian businesses that could contribute to furthering bilateral cooperation in the trade, energy, infrastructure, and fishing industries, among others.
Egypt Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Today
FM delivers message from President Sisi to his Mauritanian counterpart
CAIRO – 27 May 2025: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has expressed aspiration to develop bilateral relations with Mauritania in all fields, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty during a meeting in Nouakchott, delivering a written message from President Sisi to his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani. During the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed the greetings of Sisi to his Mauritanian counterpart, appreciating the deep relations between the two countries. He expressed his aspiration to develop bilateral relations and elevate them to the level of strategic partnership in all fields, especially economic ones. The top diplomat praised Mauritanian support for Egyptian nominations in various regional and international forums, particularly the nomination of Dr. Khaled El-Enany for the position of Director-General of UNESCO, as he is the official candidate of both the Arab League and the African Union. Abdelatty said Egypt was ready to cooperate with Mauritania in all sectors, achieving a qualitative leap in bilateral cooperation. He highlighted the launch of the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum on the sidelines of the joint committee meeting, expecting it to give a strong impetus to joint investments in all fields, especially that it brought together major Egyptian companies and businessmen. He also pointed to a number of joint projects in Mauritania, in which Egyptian companies are expected to achieve a qualitative leap. Abdelatty praised the role played by Mauritania under the leadership of al-Ghazouani and its contribution to enhancing stability and security in the Sahel region. He reiterated Egypt's support for Mauritania's efforts to combat terrorism in the region by supporting and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Abdelatty reviewed Egyptian efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid. The two sides exchanged views on a number of regional issues, including the situation in Libya, Sudan, Syria, and Lebanon. For his part, el-Ghazouani asked that his greetings be conveyed to President Sisi, praising the relations and historical ties binding the two countries and peoples. He also commended Egypt's pivotal role in establishing peace and stability in the Middle East region.
Middle East
4 days ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM delivers message from President Sisi to his Mauritanian counterpart
CAIRO, May 27 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has expressed aspiration to develop bilateral relations with Mauritania in all fields, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty during a meeting in Nouakchott, delivering a written message from Sisi to his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani. During the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed the greetings of Sisi to his Mauritanian counterpart, appreciating the deep relations between the two countries. He expressed his aspiration to develop bilateral relations and elevate them to the level of strategic partnership in all fields, especially economic ones. The top diplomat praised Mauritanian support for Egyptian nominations in various regional and international forums, particularly the nomination of Dr. Khaled El-Enany for the position of Director-General of UNESCO, as he is the official candidate of both the Arab League and the African Union. Abdelatty said Egypt was ready to cooperate with Mauritania in all sectors, achieving a qualitative leap in bilateral cooperation. He highlighted the launch of the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum on the sidelines of the joint committee meeting, expecting it to give a strong impetus to joint investments in all fields, especially that it brought together major Egyptian companies and businessmen. He also pointed to a number of joint projects in Mauritania, in which Egyptian companies are expected to achieve a qualitative leap. Abdelatty praised the role played by Mauritania under the leadership of al-Ghazouani and its contribution to enhancing stability and security in the Sahel region. He reiterated Egypt's support for Mauritania's efforts to combat terrorism in the region by supporting and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Abdelatty reviewed Egyptian efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid. The two sides exchanged views on a number of regional issues, including the situation in Libya, Sudan, Syria, and Lebanon. For his part, al-Ghazouani asked that his greetings be conveyed to Sisi, praising the relations and historical ties binding the two countries and peoples. He also commended Egypt's pivotal role in establishing peace and stability in the Middle East region. (MENA) A I E/R E E
Egypt Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's FM travels to Mauritania for official visit
Flags of Egypt and Mauritania CAIRO – 26 May 2025: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty traveled to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on Monday, May 26, for an official visit. According to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Minister Abdelatty is leading the Egyptian delegation to the meetings of the Joint Cooperation Committee and the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum. During the visit, he is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with several senior Mauritanian officials to exchange views on regional challenges and issues of mutual concern, as well as to explore avenues for strengthening economic and trade relations between the two countries.
Middle East
5 days ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN: Abdelatty heads to Mauritania
CAIRO, May 26 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Minister Badr Abdelatty headed to Mauritania on Monday. Abdelatty is scheduled to head the Egyptian delegation to the Joint Cooperation Committee and the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum. He will also hold bilateral meetings with a number of senior Mauritanian officials to exchange views and assessments on regional challenges and crises of mutual interest, as well as to discuss ways to develop economic and trade relations between the two countries. (MENA) A I E/R G E
