Bangkok:Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during his visit to Bangkok. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to Prime Minister Charnvirakul, who expressed appreciation for the Egyptian president's role in regional crisis management. Charnvirakul extended an invitation for El-Sisi to visit Thailand.

The visit marked the first by an Egyptian foreign minister to Thailand in three decades and included discussions to enhance cooperation across various sectors. Both officials agreed on the importance of doubling their bilateral trade, currently valued at $1.2 billion, citing potential opportunities to boost exports.

Abdelatty detailed investment opportunities in Egypt, particularly in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, and praised existing Thai investments in sectors such as tourism, textiles, and food industries. He emphasized Egypt's strategic position as a gateway to Africa, while Thailand offers access to the Asia-Pacific region.

The talks also covered regional issues, with both sides sharing their perspectives on regional developments. The Thai side commended Egypt's efforts to manage regional tensions and promote diplomatic solutions.