Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Tuesday, during his visit to Paris to attend the G7 foreign ministers’ meetings.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Nader Zaki said the meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Canada, particularly in the economic, trade and investment fields.
The talks also addressed the high-level bilateral consultation mechanism and the possibility of launching trilateral cooperation with African countries to implement joint projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, healthcare and capacity-building.
Minister Abdelatty stressed the importance of intensifying consultations on regional and international issues and continuing co-ordination at multilateral forums.
He also underscored the need to support efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully and promote international security and stability.
The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly the situation in Gaza Strip and efforts to begin implementing the commitments of the second phase of the peace plan.
The two ministers also discussed developments in the crisis involving Iran.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of supporting political solutions, de-escalating tensions and prioritising diplomatic efforts to overcome the crisis and spare the region the risks and threats of any potential military confrontation in the coming period.
