Shoukry, Malian counterpart discuss mutual relations

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali, Zinni Moulay, during his current visit to Egypt.

Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Shoukry was keen during the meeting to confirm Egypt's desire to strengthen relations with Mali in various fields. He also pointed out to the role that Egypt plays in the field of combating terrorism and militant ideology, through Al-Azhar, to spread the correct concepts of Islam in Mali. He also highlighted Egypt's keenness to continue supporting Mali and its stability in various ways, pointing out to the Egyptian active participation in the United Nations Mission in Mali.

Both ministers also discussed the mutual support between the two countries in the light of their nominations in various international forums and the distinguished coordination between them in this regard.