Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Dr Badr Abdelaaty expressed Egypt’s appreciation for the friendship and historical ties that connect it with Uzbekistan.
This came during a meeting held Saturday with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyar Saidov, on the sidelines of the highlevel segment of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, currently taking place in New York City.
He pointed out to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s visit to Uzbekistan in 2018 and the visit by the Uzbek president to Egypt in 2023, saying these highlevel visits marked the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.
The minister affirmed Egypt’s commitment to maintaining the momentum generated by the presidential visits by regularly holding political consultations and exploring new horizons for joint cooperation that serve the interests of both countries and their friendly peoples.
He also asserted the need to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Egypt and Uzbekistan, noting the exceptional investment opportunities the Egyptian market offers.
He noted the attractive investment atmosphere in Egypt which can provide promising opportunities for Uzbek companies to manufacture and access African, Arab, and European markets.
The top diplomat also pointed out to the importance of establishing an institutional framework for economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly through collaboration between the chambers of commerce. It is important to establish a new council for businessmen, led by companies specialized in the economic fields that are a priority for Egypt and Uzbekistan, he said.
The meeting tackled regional and international issues of mutual interest, stressing the importance of doubling efforts to achieve international peace and security in light of the multiplicity and succession of crises and challenges.
The two sides stressed that realizing global peace and security would contribute to achieving stability and development worldwide.
