Egypt's FM Shoukry, Moldovan counterpart assert depth of bilateral ties

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Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 03:08 GMT

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Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 03:08 GMT

Foreign Minister and President-Designate of the UN Climate Change Conference 2022, COP27, Sameh Shoukry- press photo

Foreign Minister and President-Designate of the UN Climate Change Conference 2022, COP27, Sameh Shoukry- press photo

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Moldovan counterpart Nicu Popescu asserted the depth of cooperation ties binding the two countries in various fields.

At a joint press conference held after the minister's session of talks, Shoukry welcomed the Moldovan minister's visit to Cairo and said the talks covered means of pushing forward relations in all domains.

He also said that three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) have been signed as part of the two countries' keenness on enhancing their relations and working out a mechanism for bilateral consultations.

Shoukry explained that his talks with the Moldovan minister, who is accompanied by a delegation of businessmen, covered regional and international developments, the Ukraine-Russia crisis and its impact on Egypt, the Palestinian issue, the situation in Yemen as well as challenges of countering terrorism.

They signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to establish a political consultation mechanism between the foreign ministries of the two countries and hold cooperation between the institutes for diplomatic studies.

The two ministers also signed an agreement on the mutual exemption of visa for holders of diplomatic, special and mission passports, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid.

Shoukry said Nicu Popescu’s current visit to Egypt is the first one made by a Moldovan foreign minister since the country’s independence more than 30 years ago.

The Egyptian foreign minister pointed out to three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed Tuesday, noting that the first one includes the establishment of a political dialogue between both countries at the level of foreign ministers.

Under the second MoU, visa-free entry shall be allowed between the two countries for holders of diplomatic and special passports, he added.

The third one covers cooperation between the institutes of diplomatic studies in both countries, he noted.

Shoukry pointed out that the MoUs signed come within the framework of the two countries' keenness to bolster relations and develop a mechanism for periodic consultation in a way that helps strengthen bilateral cooperation.

On the fringe of the Moldovan foreign minister’s visit, the joint business council has convened with the aim of enhancing trade cooperation, Shoukry said.

The Egyptian foreign minister expressed Cairo's aspiration to continue contacts and coordination with Moldova in order to promote political, economic and cultural cooperation.

Meanwhile, the Moldovan foreign minister said his visit to Egypt constitutes an opportunity for giving impetus to bilateral relations and expressing willingness to expand cooperation.

He added that the MoUs signed today will contribute to exchanging views and maintaining joint coordination, pointing out to the one related to visa-free entry.

Popescu praised cooperation with Egypt, noting that his meeting with Shoukry has touched on joint projects in the sectors of tourism and new energy.

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