Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday, where they discussed topics of bilateral relations such as the Regeni murder case and other issues. Sisi and Conte exchanged views on regional issues of common interest, foremost of which are developments in the Eastern Mediterranean region and the Libyan crisis. The Italian Prime Minister expressed his country’s keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations between both countries, especially regarding trade, investment the and military. This is in addition to further consultation with Egypt regarding developments in regional issues and ways to resolves crises in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. Sisi stressed the importance Egypt attaches to developing the various frameworks for joint cooperation between the two countries, as well as coordination and consultation on various regional issues.

Source: Egypt Independent November 21, 2020 10:41 UTC