DOHA, July 8 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly underscored the depth of historic relations with Qatar and Egypt’s keenness to advance bilateral ties across various fields, in line with the directives of the leaderships of both nations.

This came during Madbouly’s meeting Tuesday evening in Doha with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on his way back from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he attended BRICS meetings on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

For his part, the Qatari premier reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening ties with Egypt in all areas, highlighting the ongoing cooperation between the two sides in numerous economic sectors.

He also pointed to Qatar’s intention to increase its investments in Egypt.

Cabinet Spokesman Mohamed El Homsani said the meeting reflects the two countries’ shared interest in enhancing bilateral cooperation and joint investments.

Madbouly expressed his eagerness to further support joint investments in promising sectors of the Egyptian economy, especially tourism, stressing Cairo's readiness to provide various incentives and facilities for Qatari investors.

The spokesman added that the two sides also discussed joint efforts, in coordination with the United States, to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing both countries’ commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people and ensuring their legitimate rights, particularly their right to self-determination and an independent state on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. (MENA)

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