🇪🇬Egypt Today·5 hours ago
Egypt's Foreign Minister meets with Japanese parliamentarians in Tokyo
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, met with members of Japan’s House of Representatives and House of Councillors, including the Egypt-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Association, during his visit to Tokyo. Minister Abdelatty highlighted the rapid development of Egyptian-Japanese relations since their elevation to a strategic partnership in 2023, noting increased high-level visits and cooperation. He emphasized the importance of parliamentary cooperation and expressed hope for reciprocal parliamentary visits, inviting the association to visit Egypt. Abdelatty also acknowledged Japan’s support for major development projects in Egypt, such as the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian-Japanese partnership in education, and the Cairo Metro Line 4 project. He reviewed economic reforms in Egypt, stressing the enhanced competitiveness of the national economy and encouraging Japanese companies to invest in promising opportunities, particularly in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The meeting also included discussions on regional developments in the Middle East, including the Gaza Strip, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and Egypt’s water security. Kuniko Inoguchi, a member of the Japan-Egypt Parliamentary Association, conveyed remarks on behalf of former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, praising the historical ties and strategic partnership between the two nations and affirming the association's commitment to strengthening bilate