Egypt, Namibia probe upgrading bilateral relations

ADDIS ABABA - 8 February 2019: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed on Friday with Namibia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah means of upgrading bilateral relations in addition to regional issues of common interest.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the African Union’s Executive Council meetings of foreign ministers, currently held in Addis Ababa.

Shoukry affirmed the importance of Egypt-Namibia relations in all fields, particularly with regard to trade exchange.

He added that Cairo is ready to offer its experience in different fields through the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development.

In the same regard, Shoukry noted that Egypt is looking forward to working with all African states during its chairmanship of the African Union in 2019.

He also reviewed the Egyptian presidency’s priorities that seek to achieve regional economic integration, social and economic development as well as peace and security.