Bangkok:The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, held discussions with Jordanian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Zeina Toukan, to enhance bilateral relations and expand development cooperation. Their meeting occurred on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the ministers expressed a mutual commitment to strengthening the economic, investment, and development partnership between Egypt and Jordan. They discussed sharing expertise on policies and programs to promote sustainable economic growth and expanding cooperation on development projects. Additionally, they focused on leveraging financing mechanisms from international financial institutions to support development plans in both nations.

The ministers emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination within international financial institutions, such as the IMF and the World Bank Group. They underscored the need for closer consultations on development priorities across the Arab world, highlighting the necessity for Arab countries to enhance their capacity to face global economic challenges and secure funding for development projects to achieve sustainable development and economic stability.