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Egypt's Foreign Minister discusses frameworks for strengthening joint African action with African Union Commission Chairperson

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, engaged in telephone conversations with Mahmoud Ali Youssef, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and other African foreign ministers from Burundi, Angola, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These discussions, part of ongoing consultations, focused on enhancing African coordination to establish peace, security, and stability, and to advance sustainable development across the continent. Officials also exchanged views on regional and continental issues, including the health situation in Africa and collective response strategies. Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s readiness to share its capabilities, expertise, and technical support in health. The talks also covered new dates and preparations for the 8th African Union Coordination Summit and the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, along with other AU events Egypt is set to host this year, aiming to strengthen coordination and advance continental economic integration.