Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ambassador Nader Zaki said the two ministers reaffirmed their appreciation for the special nature of Egyptian-Tunisian relations and the historic ties between the two countries. They stressed their commitment to furthering bilateral co-operation, particularly in the economic, trade and investment fields, and following up on the implementation of the outcomes of the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee.
The two ministers also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza, Libya and Sudan. They stressed the importance of strengthening co-ordination and consultation on the crises facing the region, while supporting efforts to promote security and stability and preserve the unity and sovereignty of Arab states.
