Algiers:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti to discuss the progress in implementing the outcomes of the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Mechanism of Libya's Neighboring Countries, hosted by Algeria.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the two Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade, and investment sectors. They praised the distinguished Egyptian-Tunisian relations and the deep-rooted historical and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

The discussions also included exchanging views on regional developments and emphasizing the importance of intensifying coordination and consultations on the crises facing the region. Abdelatty and Nafti stressed the need to support efforts to achieve security and stability while preserving the unity and sovereignty of Arab states.

Furthermore, the talks addressed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination across Africa by leveraging the expertise and capabilities available in both countries to support development efforts and promote South-South cooperation. The Foreign Ministers underscored the importance of maintaining coordination in African and international forums to serve the interests of African countries and peoples.