The Presidents of Belarus and Egypt are scheduled to open a Belarusian-Egyptian business forum today. Besides, Alexander Lukashenko will meet with Egypt’s Prime Minister and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Yesterday’s talks between Presidents Alexander Lukashenko and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi resulted in agreements on enhancing trade and economic ties, increasing Belarusian exports and establishing industrial cooperation. The parties intend to intensify cooperation in nuclear energy, mechanical engineering and construction. The politicians signed a joint declaration emphasising a mutual desire to consolidate Belarus-Egypt relations. The meeting resulted in a total of ten agreements on cooperation in various spheres.
For Minsk, Cairo is not only the most important political and economic partner in North Africa, but also a reference point on the entire continent.
Alexander Lukashenko invited Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to pay a return visit to Belarus.
