Assistant to Egyptian FM meets with Slovak delegation to discuss economic cooperation, regional affairs

CAIRO – 9 July 2023: Assistant to the Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ehab Nasr received a delegation headed by Director General of the Political Section at the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Michal Pavuk.

Nasr underlined the importance of holding meetings as a mechanism to exchange views with the Slovak side on bilateral and international affairs. That is in addition to discussing updates of joint political and economic ties, and working on the reinforcement of bilateral cooperation in the coming period through specific mechanisms and within a precise timeline.

The Egyptian diplomat pointed out that there are wide horizons for collaboration in the sectors of trade, investment, tourism, maritime transport, and automotive. That is why the two parties agreed on organizing meetings between Egyptian and Slovak investors for them to learn about opportunities.

On his side, Pavuk expressed his appreciation for the good relations between Egypt and Slovakia on the political, economic, and cultural levels, as well as their coordination at the international organizations and agencies. He also affirmed the reciprocal desire to bolster joint cooperation in a way that fulfills the interest of both states.

In a separate meeting, Nasr convened with Slovak ambassadors to African, Middle Eastern, and South European states, who were holding their annual meeting in Cairo. That is to present the latest developments pertaining to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue, the situation in Sudan and Libya, as well as efforts exerted by Egypt to combat terrorism and illegal migration.

On the other hand, the Slovak ambassadors displayed their country's vision on events happening in Europe, and their repercussions on the global level, asserting keenness on getting acquainted with the Egyptian perception. They also commended the role Egypt played to maintain security and stability in the Middle East.