Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is set to pay a three-day official visit to Egypt starting Tuesday. The visit comes upon the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry.
During the visit, the Foreign Minister will hold detailed consultations with his Egyptian top diplomat and a number of other senior officials.
In a statement, The Egyptian foreign ministry said that Qureshi will also hold talks with leading Egyptian businessmen and members of the Pakistani community.
“The visit of the Foreign Minister is expected to further strengthen and persify Pakistan’s bilateral ties with brotherly Egypt,” the statement added.
The visit of the Foreign Minister is taking place in the backdrop of the meetings between Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi; first, on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Makkah Summit in 2019, and then on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York in 2019.
During these meetings, the two leaders agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance high-level exchanges.
More than 40 agreements signed between the two sides in perse fields provide a firm basis for enhanced cooperation.
Last year, President Sisi had a telephonic conversation with the Pakistani Prime Minister regarding his ‘Global Initiative on Debt Relief’ for developing countries, which was supported by Egypt.
Egypt and Pakistan enjoy close fraternal relations firmly anchored on common faith, culture, and values. The two countries have similar perceptions on a range of regional and global issues.
Bilateral cooperation is advanced through strong institutional mechanisms, including the Joint Ministerial Commission, Annual Bilateral Consultations, and Joint Business Council.
Egypt is an important country in the Middle East and Africa. Egypt plays a key role in the Middle East, while its deep linkages with the African Continent make it a gateway to Africa.
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