CAIRO - 24 February 2024: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki at the Etihadiya Palace in Cairo. Ahmed Fahmy, the official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic, said that the discussions between the two presidents included the president welcoming the visit of the Eritrean president to Egypt. The discussions focused on activating trade exchange between the two countries and enhancing investment flow by supporting the presence of Egyptian companies in the Eritrean market in sectors of interest and priority to both sides, and in which Egyptian companies have comparative advantages and accumulated experience. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday posed for a photo op with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace. An official reception ceremony was held to welcome the Eritrean president and the national anthems of both countries were played.

Source: Egypt Today February 24, 2024 13:20 UTC