Egyptian, British ministers hold talks

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with Lord Tariq Ahmad, British minister for South Asia, North Africa, the UN and the Commonwealth. (Egypt MFA)

• Pair discussed regional and international issues including Ukraine, Palestine and Libya.

CAIRO: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with Lord Tariq Ahmad, British minister for South Asia, North Africa, the UN and the Commonwealth.

The talks at the headquarters of Egypt’s Foreign Ministry focused on strengthening bilateral relations.

Now FM #Sameh_Shoukry receives, at the Ministry HQ, the British Minister of State for North Africa, South & Central Asia, UN and the Commonwealth, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon to advance the bilateral relations between &@tariqahmadbt @FCDOGovUK pic.twitter.com/4OhH69it1F

— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) April 20, 2022

Shoukry stressed “the importance of British investments in Egypt,” and said he looks forward to strengthening the UK’s involvement “in giant development projects and exploiting promising investment opportunities” in his country.

Ahmed Hafez, spokesman for Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, said they discussed regional and international issues including Ukraine, Palestine and Libya.