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British PM backs Egypt's development policies, measures
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IANS | 22 Jan, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris
Johnson confirmed his country's support for the measures taken by Egypt
to achieve comprehensive development, Egyptian presidency said.
Johnson's
remarks came during his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah
al-Sisi on the sidelines of the UK-Africa Investment Summit, which
kicked off on Monday in British capital London, Egyptian Presidency
spokesman Bassam Rady said in a statement on Tuesday, reported Xinhua
news agency.
Johnson stressed that Britain is keen to upgrade
bilateral relations with Egypt, especially in economy and trade,
pointing out that London is counting on Cairo's pivotal and active role
as a main player to ensure stability of the Middle East and Africa.
For
his part, Sisi called on Britain to be further engaged in Egyptian
development plans in various fields, double British investments in Egypt
and advance economic cooperation between the two sides.
The two
leaders agreed to coordinate in combating terrorism and illegal
immigration, as well as discussed the latest developments in a number of
regional and international issues, including the Libyan crisis.
The
first UK-Africa Investment Summit laid the foundations for new
partnerships between Britain and African nations based on trade,
investment, shared values and mutual interest.
New commercial
deals worth billions of pounds were announced, highlighting the strength
of Britain's offer and the existing relationship with Africa, said the
British government.
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