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The deal was signed in Cairo on Wednesday by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Kyrgyz counterpart Jeenbek Kulubayev during talks that focused on expanding economic, investment, and cultural ties, according to a statement from Egypt’s foreign ministry.
Abdelatty described the visit by Kulubayev as “a strong boost” to bilateral relations, stressing the need to convene the Joint Governmental Committee on Cooperation soon and to explore new opportunities for trade, scientific, and cultural exchange.
He called for efforts to increase trade flows and enhance connectivity between the two countries through multiple transport routes, which could help Kyrgyz exports access African and European markets by leveraging Egypt’s strategic location, seaports, and trade agreements.
The Egyptian minister also highlighted investment opportunities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) and the potential for joint manufacturing, noting Egypt’s experience in infrastructure, energy, minerals, and pharmaceuticals.
Both ministers underlined the importance of closer coordination between religious institutions to counter extremist ideology and terrorism, and reaffirmed cooperation within the frameworks of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, currently chaired by Kyrgyzstan.
The talks also addressed regional developments, with Abdelatty outlining Egypt’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, implement the Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement, and prepare for the upcoming International Conference on Early Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development in Gaza.
Earlier Wednesday, the Kyrgyz president Sadyr Japarov arrived in Cairo for his first official visit to Egypt.
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