President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and a number of members of the Madbouly cabinet met with World Economic Forum President Borge Brende on Saturday, discussing the latest on Egypt’s developmental efforts and projects in the infrastructure, industry, and agriculture sectors, according to an Ittihadiya statement. El Sisi emphasized the importance of encouraging private sector investment from foreign investors in sectors that include industry, sustainable energy, telecommunications, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and transportation.

The WEF is ready to promote investments and reforms in Egypt, Borge said, according to separate statement covering his meeting with Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat.

PLUS- Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi and other officials in Kinshasa to discuss enhancing cooperation in energy, agriculture, irrigation, transport, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals, according to a ministry statement. They signed agreements, planned to establish a joint business council, and agreed to convene a joint committee. Abdelatty also delivered a message from President El-Sisi inviting Tshisekedi to Cairo and emphasizing Egypt’s commitment to stronger ties.

ALSO- Abdelatty also discussed enhancing trade and investment ties with his Congolese counterpart Térèse K. Wagner, according to a ministry statement. They discussed adherence to international law principles regarding the Nile as well as regional issues. They signed agreements on visa exemptions and developmental projects, including the MBANKANA 1 Dam and a cardiac surgery wing in Kinshasa.

MEANWHILE- Abdelatty discussed regional tensions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, urging ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza, according to a ministry statement. He emphasized Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s stability, including electing a president through consensus and empowering institutions like the army.

AND- Abdelatty also jumped on the phone to discuss the conflict in the region with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian yesterday to exchange views on developments in Gaza and work towards reducing tensions in the region, according to a ministry statement. Abdelatty called for doubling the humanitarian assistance provided for Palestinians in Gaza and warned of ongoing settlement expansions in the West Bank, saying that they pose a threat to the possibility of the establishment of a Palestinian state under a two-state solution.

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