Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attend the inauguration ceremony of Gabon's President Brice Oligui Nguema in Libreville, Gabon. Photo courtesy of Egyptian cabinet.
Numerous African heads of state and government leaders attended the ceremony, highlighting Gabon’s regional importance and broad interest in political transition.
The statement added that Madbouly's visit underscored the strong bilateral ties between Egypt and Gabon in political, economic, trade, and cultural fields and growing cooperation in mutual development goals.
"Egypt remains committed to expanding collaboration with Gabon, particularly in promising sectors that align with both countries’ visions for growth and stability," the statement read.
President Nguema officially took office earlier this year after the elections.
After the ceremony, PM Madbouly departed Gabon's capital, Libreville, returning to Cairo on Saturday evening.
Gabonese Foreign Minister Regis Onanga Ndiaye and Egyptian Ambassador to Gabon Reham Ammar accompanied the prime minister to Libreville International Airport before his departure.
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