Egypt’s FM participates in 15th session of Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul

CAIRO – 4 May 2024: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry, has traveled to Banjul, the capital of Gambia, to represent President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the 15th session of the Islamic Summit Conference, scheduled to take place on May 4th and 5th.

The two-day conference, themed "Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development," will address critical political and economic issues facing Islamic countries. These include accelerating progress towards sustainable development goals, eradicating poverty, and addressing climate change, as per a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry released on Friday.

Additionally, the summit aims to combat hate speech and Islamophobia while fostering dialogue and tolerance among civilizations, cultures, and peoples.

Presided over by Gambia, the 15th session is expected to issue the "Banjul Declaration," outlining the organization's stance on agenda items, along with a resolution concerning Palestine.

Minister Shoukry's agenda includes delivering Egypt's presidential statement and engaging in bilateral meetings with counterparts from member states. These discussions will focus on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional and global challenges.