Africa Business Radio

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed the Egyptian state's firm tendency to give political priority to advancing and developing relations with African countries, in light of historical ties, common strategic interests, mutual respect and joint benefit.The top diplomat called for coordinating and boosting national efforts to continue the active movement in the African arena and promote bilateral relations with the various countries and continental regions in areas of common priority.He also stressed Egypt's commitment to continuing training and capacity-building courses offered to African cadres in the various fields within the framework of solidarity and desired integration.