New Alamein:Addis Ababa Egyptian Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Obeida El-Dandrawi, met with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to discuss enhancing cooperation between Egypt and the AU Commission.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Youssouf praised Egypt for its effective organization and hosting of significant African events in New Alamein. These events included the Alamein Africa Forum, the AU's Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, and the summit of the founding member states of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the initiative's launch.

The meeting also featured discussions on various regional issues of mutual interest, further solidifying the cooperative relationship between Egypt and the African Union.