Egypt's FM receives phone call from president of World Economic Forum

CAIRO – 26 July 2022: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry, president-designate of COP 27, received Tuesday a phone call from President of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende to discuss matters of mutual interest.

The ministry's press statement indicated that Shokry and Brende "tackled the distinguished cooperation between Egypt and the World Economic Forum, which was manifested in the minister of foreign affairs' participation in the forum's last edition that took place in Switzerland's Davos in May."

The statement pointed out that a number of sessions were dedicated to conferring over the content of COP 27, which will be hosted by Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh on November 7-18.

Minister Shokry expressed appreciation for the World Economic Forum's backing to Egypt's presidency of COP 27, and its eagerness for the summit's success in coming up with longed for results, and in better pushing forward climate action on all levels.