Baku:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas to discuss enhancing trade and investment cooperation between Egypt and Thailand. This meeting occurred during a dinner hosted by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for delegation leaders attending the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.

According to State Information Service Egypt, both ministers emphasized the importance of increasing bilateral trade and investment, sharing expertise in economic and financial reforms, and attracting more investment. They also explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), building on a cooperation agreement established between Egypt and the regional bloc in 2016.

The discussions reflected a mutual commitment to expanding economic partnerships and furthering mutual interests between the two nations.