LONDON – UK Minister for Africa Gillian Keegan lauded efforts exerted by Egypt ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), set for the Sharm El Sheikh city in November.
Ahead of COP27 and on her first official visit to Egypt, the UK minister for Africa reaffirmed UK-Egypt partnership and thanked Egypt for its leadership on the climate change agenda.
Keegan met with Foreign Minister and COP President Sameh Shoukry to discuss how the UK and Egypt can work together to secure the best outcome in the upcoming climate negotiations.
The minister also discussed a number of regional files with the Foreign Minister, thanking Egypt for its role in seeking stability across the Middle East and North Africa.
Speaking after the visit, Keegan said: “In less than a month, Egypt will host the world’s leaders for the United Nations climate conference, COP27.”
“It is essential that the negotiations are a success. After meeting with my Egyptian counterparts, I am heartened by the effort, the energy, and the enthusiasm shown by the Egyptian government in its preparations,” the minister stressed.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with young Egyptian leaders, both those working on climate, and young entrepreneurs,” she said according to MENA.
“I was struck by the dynamism and the passion on display. We owe it to these young people, and to future generations, to make real progress in a month’s time,” she added.
