SEVILLE, Spain, June 30 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli reiterated Egypt's full support for all reform measures taken by Tunisian President Kais Saied to preserve Tunisian institutions and achieve stability, security and sustainable development for the country.

Madbouli made the comments during his meeting on Monday with Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani, on the sidelines of their participation in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), which is held from June 30 to July 3 in Seville, Spain.

The premier expressed Egypt's appreciation of the distinguished relations with Tunisia, citing the identical views of the two countries' political leaderships with regard to the most prominent common challenges at the domestic, regional and international levels.

On her part, the Tunisian prime minister commended the great achievements witnessed by Egypt in the urban development field, which was exemplified in the construction of the New Administrative Capital and other mega projects.

Zaafrani underlined the importance of promoting Tunisian-Egyptian relations to higher prospects.

Madbouli said Egypt looks forward to strengthening ties with Tunisia, especially as the upcoming session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee is set to convene in Cairo in September under the leadership of both countries' prime ministers.

He also voiced Egypt's hope for holding a joint business forum on the sidelines of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee meeting, with the participation of senior businessmen and representatives of business associations, industrial federations and chambers of commerce from both countries, with the aim of enhancing trade exchange and joint investments. (MENA)

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