Saudi Arabia + Ethiopia eye stronger transport ties: Saudi Transport and Logistic Services Minister Saleh Al Jasser met with his Ethiopian counterpart Alemu Sim to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in transport and logistics, according to a statement. Al Jasser and an accompanying delegation also visited the Modjo Dry Port, where they were briefed on the operating and logistics capabilities of Ethiopia.

Egypt + Bahrain agree to expand cooperation: Egyptian Prime Minister Muostafa Madbouly met with Bahraini Finance Minister Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa to discuss boosting cooperation in various sectors, according to a statement. The pair explored expanding cooperation in trade, economic development, science and technology.

The Bahraini side pledged to double trade exchange between the two countries to USD 1 bn and the two sides reached agreements on a number of undisclosed MoUs and initiatives. The delegation also discussed potential investments with the SCZone head Walid Gamal El Din and Trade Minister Ahmed Samir.

Egypt + Oman discuss expanding freezone cooperation: Egypt’s CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) Hossam Heiba met with Omani Commerce, Industry and Investment Minister Qais Al Yousef, to discuss expanding investment between the two countries, according to a GAFI statement.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

  • Qatari TransportMinister Jassim Al Sulaiti met with Lebanese Caretaker Minister of Economy and Trade Amin Salam to discuss enhancing economic and transport cooperation. (Statement)
  • Al Sulaiti also met with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano to discuss boosting cooperation in civil aviation. (Statement)
  • Peruvian Transportation and Communications Minister Raul Perez Reyes met with Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Acting President Mohamed Faleh to discuss boosting commercial aviation cooperation. (Andina)
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