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Egypt and Japan launch third round of strategic dialogue to enhance bilateral cooperation
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Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to initiate the third round of the Egyptian-Japanese Strategic Dialogue. The dialogue aims to strengthen bilateral relations, activate cooperation across various sectors, and exchange views on regional and international issues. Minister Abdelatty highlighted the momentum in relations since the strategic partnership announcement in April 2023 and expressed a desire for annual dialogues. He emphasized Egypt's improved investment environment, strategic location, and free trade agreements, inviting Japanese companies to invest and diversify their production centers. The meeting also covered enhancing development cooperation through Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA projects, particularly in education, scientific research, and human capacity building, and acknowledged Japan's support for the Grand Egyptian Museum. Opportunities for trilateral cooperation between Egypt, Japan, and African countries were discussed, with a focus on implementing outcomes from the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development TICAD 9. The Japanese Foreign Minister praised the progress in Egyptian-Japanese relations and Egypt's role in regional security. A preliminary framework for the strategic partnership was signed, with a full document to be signed at the presidential level, alongside an agreement on diplomatic training
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