Sisi, Ghanaian President Discuss Ways to Strengthen Bilateral, African Continental Co-op

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Sunday, with Ghanaian President John Mahama on the sidelines of the 7th Mid-Year Coordination Summit of the African Union, held in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea.

According to Official Presidential Spokesman Mohamed El-Shinawy, the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations between Egypt and Ghana to serve mutual interests across various sectors and fulfill the aspirations of both peoples for development and prosperity, especially given the historical ties that unite the two nations.

The two leaders also discussed strengthening joint continental efforts, particularly in light of Ghana hosting the headquarters of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and Egypt's chairmanship of the Council of Trade Ministers of the bloc.

They reviewed opportunities to boost intra-African trade and address challenges hindering regional economic integration.

Additionally, the talks touched on regional issues, including the situations in the African Sahel, Somalia, and Sudan, and the broader efforts to promote continental stability in support of development across Africa.