Egypt key partner to Italy: FM Angelino Alfano

CAIRO – 19 October 2017: Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano on Wednesday held a meeting with Egyptian Ambassador in Rome Hisham Badr.

Cairo is a pivotal partner to Rome, the top diplomat asserted, adding that the political dialogue was a necessary to maintain strong ties binding the two sides.

During the meeting, Badr asserted Cairo's keenness on bolstering ties and finding new ways to exchange views on important files such as security and stability in the Middle East.

They also discussed negotiations regarding a number of agreements that are expected to open new windows for a stronger partnership.