FM Shoukry attends 15th Islamic summit in Banjul on behalf of President Sisi

Ahram Online , Saturday 4 May 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry headed for the Gambian capital Banjul on Friday to attend the 15th Islamic Summit Conference on behalf of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.

FM Shoukry
File Photo: Egypt s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry. Photo: Al-Ahram

 

The summit will be held on Saturday and Sunday under the theme of “Enhancing Unity and Solidarity Through Dialogue for Sustainable Development.”

The summit is scheduled to address the most important political issues on the agenda of Islamic countries, according to the foreign ministry.

It will tackle economic issues related to accelerating the pace of achieving sustainable development goals, eliminating poverty, and confronting climate change.

The summit will also discuss the importance of rejecting hate speech and Islamophobia and promoting the spirit of dialogue and tolerance between civilizations, cultures, and peoples, the ministry added.

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