Egypt hosts Union for the Mediterranean economic forum in Cairo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Egypt Independent
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty welcomed the Union for the Mediterranean Economic Forum in Cairo, which focuses on the private sector’s role in sustainable growth. In a meeting with the organisation’s acting secretary-general, he also discussed cooperation on energy, water and technology, according to Egyptian foreign ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki.
Egypt will host the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Economic Forum in Cairo on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening the private sector’s role in sustainable development and regional growth. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty welcomed the meeting during talks on Monday 19 October with Fadi Hajali, the organisation’s acting secretary-general, according to ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki.
Badr Abdelatty called on member states to step up cooperation in response to economic, security and environmental challenges. He also expressed Egypt’s desire to deepen its cooperation with the UfM in energy, water studies and technological solutions.
The discussions also covered regional tensions and efforts to restore calm. The minister said the Palestinian question remained at the heart of the region’s conflicts and called on the international community to respond to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and ensure the unhindered delivery of aid.
The meeting follows Badr Abdelatty’s recent diplomatic engagements. On 18 October, the minister called for regional tensions to be defused.
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