ACCRA – Visiting Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli says Egypt is seeking to enhance its presence at African Union (AU) institutions.
Relations with Africa play a key role in shaping Egypt’s foreign policy, the premier said during a meeting Sunday night with several Egyptian employees at AU bodies.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelaaty and Egypt’s ambassadors to Ghana and Ethiopia Ayman el-Dessouqi Youssef and Mohamed Gad, respectively.
It was held on the fringe of the sixth mid-term coordination meeting of the AU in Accra, with Madbouli showing up on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
The prime minister welcomed the Egyptian employees and voiced appreciation for their efforts, stressing that they serve as ambassadors of Egypt at the different AU institutions.
Cairo very much appreciates action to boost African integration in all fields, Madbouli said, adding that his government is keen on supporting all Egyptian companies operating in Africa and increasing their contribution.
