Cairo:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti commended the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Tunisia, highlighting the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the 22nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD). Both ministers expressed their commitment to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in the economic, trade, and investment sectors.

The discussions included a review of the implementation of the outcomes from the 18th session of the Joint Egyptian-Tunisian Higher Committee. Abdelatty and Nafti exchanged views on pressing regional issues, including the situations in Gaza, Libya, and Sudan, and stressed the importance of increased coordination and consultation to address regional crises.

The ministers emphasized the need for efforts to achieve security and stability while maintaining the unity and sovereignty of Arab states. They also discussed enhancing cooperation and coordination across Africa to leverage the expertise and capabilities of both countries to support development and promote South-South cooperation.

Additionally, they underscored the importance of ongoing coordination at African and international forums to advance the interests of African nations and their citizens.