CAIRO – 24 October 2022: Italy’s new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country is determined to enhance its bilateral cooperation with Egypt on crucial issues, including energy security, environment, and human rights.
In a tweet, Meloni thanked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for wishing the Italian government good work.
On Sunday, Sisi congratulated Meloni for assuming the post, wishing her success in leading Italy towards a future that befits its civilization and history.
“I look forward to working with her to enhance the Egyptian-Italian ties within the framework of the well-established partnership between Egypt and Italy in all fields,” El-Sisi said in a social media post.
He also invited Meloni to participate in the World Climate Summit (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh next month.
“I am confident that the Italian republic is capable of playing a positive and constructive role during the upcoming summit,” he added.
The Friends of Italy political party, led by Meloni, won the general election held in Italy last Sunday, leading the 45-year-old politician to lead the new coalition government.
Egypt and Italy share strong bilateral relations in various fields and broad areas of cooperation.
In 2021, Egypt’s exports to Italy increased by more than 91 percent to reach $2.8 billion compared to $1.5 billion in 2020, according to data of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
The value of trade exchange between Egypt and Italy also increased to $5.8 billion in 2021 compared to $4.5 billion in 2020, according to CAPMAS.
The two countries have also kept on holding political consultations to exchange visions on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
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