Shoukry hails development of economic relations with Germany

CAIRO - 8 October 2019: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry praised on Oct. 7 the development of economic relations between Egypt and Germany over the past years, according to a statement issued by the ministry.

This came during his meeting with Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag Norbert Röttgen.

The minister stressed the importance of encouraging more companies to enter the Egyptian market and benefit from the promising investment opportunities in Egypt, which reflects the outstanding level of bilateral relations and the status of Germany.

Röttgen noted that Egypt welcomed German companies seeking to pump investments in the country. The German official called for further expanding cooperation horizons and lauded Egypt's role in maintaining security and stability in the Middle East.

During the meeting, Shoukry viewed Egypt's vision on regional files, including the challenges in Syria, Libya, Yemen, and the Gulf.