Egypt and Sri Lanka discussed economic cooperation and the Gaza war, during a meting between Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, FM Abdelatty praised during the meeting the activation of bilateral cooperation mechanisms in the holding of the second round of political consultations at the level of Assistant Foreign Ministers in Colombo in July 2023.
He also welcomed Sri Lanka’s relaunching of the Egyptian-Sri Lankan Parliamentary Friendship Association at the end of last year.
FM Abdelatty commended investments by major Sri Lankan companies in the ready-made garments sector in the country, inviting more Sri Lankan investors to take advantage of more promising investment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
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He also met with His Eminence Dr. Shawky Ibrahim Allam, Grand Mufti of Egypt, at his office during the visit to Egypt.
While acknowledging existing cordial relations between the two countries and closer people-to-people ties, we had a fruitful discussion on matters related to religious cooperation, cultural exchanges and combating extremism, & radicalization and promoting peaceful coexistence. Further, they agreed to explore avenues for cooperation between our two countries in those areas.
Minister Ali Sabry commened on the leading role being played by Egypt and His Eminence Dr. Shawky Ibrahim Allam globally in promoting the true essence of Islam, its inclusive nature, security & peace for all humanity.
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After the meeting he joined His Eminence Dr. Shawky Ibrahim Allam for the Jum’ah prayer at Muhammad Ali Mosque built in 1265 AH\ 1848 AD.
