FM takes part in closing session of AU committee

CAIRO - 14 December 2017: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Thursday participated in the closing session of the African Union (AU) Permanent Representatives' Committee.

Addressing the gathering, Shoukry expressed pleasure for taking part in the session, pointing out that several African events were held in Egypt this week.

The four-day event tackled the African Union's strategic partnership with various world countries, notably China and India.

The event also tackled challenges besetting the African continent and measures taken so far to achieve the goals of the Agenda 2063.

Participants in the session extended thanks to Egypt for hosting the event and expressed their solidarity with it in the fight against terrorism.