Sisi in Austria Sunday to discuss bilateral economic relations

CAIRO – 15 December 2018: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi will pay a visit to Austria on Sunday to discuss with his Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz bilateral economic relations and Middle East conflicts.

On Tuesday, Sisi ensured in a phone call with Kruz Egypt's keenness to boosting relations with Austria. He also urged businessmen and major companies in Austria to invest in Egypt, highlighting positive developments achieved in Egypt's economic reform plan.

The two sides discussed a number of issues of common concern, notably ongoing efforts to counter illegal migration, terrorism and extremist thought.

In July, foreign minister Sameh Shoukry arrived in Austria and met with his counterpart Karin Kneissl. The two ministers discussed the Egyptian- Austrian relations and ways to boost the two countries economic and trade relations. Shoukry also meet with Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.