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Egypt, Iraq to enhance trade, investments in infrastructure projects


Egypt, Iraq to enhance trade, investments in infrastructure projects

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani today in Cairo. The meeting focused on bolstering economic cooperation, trade, and investment between the two countries.

The Egyptian delegation, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, included ministers from various sectors. The talks also addressed regional issues of mutual interest.

The official spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency announced that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani expressed satisfaction with the strong bilateral relations between their countries. Egypt reiterated its full support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as its efforts to achieve stability, security, and development.

The leaders of Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan agreed to enhance their joint efforts to promote Arab cooperation. They emphasized the importance of the trilateral mechanism between their countries and pledged to work towards its success. The goal is to create a model for effective regional collaboration and integration.

The meeting also discussed the ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly regarding the ongoing efforts to increase mutual and joint investments, as well as cooperation in the fields of infrastructure, urban development, tourism, energy, transport, and industry, with the aim of optimally utilizing the resources of both countries for the benefit of their brotherly peoples.

The leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in areas such as investment, infrastructure, urban development, tourism, energy, transport, and industry. They aim to maximize the benefits for both countries through shared resources.

The Iraqi Prime Minister commended Egypt's vast experience and proven successes in these fields.