Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry announced that Egypt holds profound appreciation for Japan’s significant contributions to support development and its earnest involvement in national projects, notably the Grand Egyptian Museum.
During a press conference broadcasted on “Cairo News” satellite channel on Tuesday, following his meeting with the Japanese Foreign Minister, Shoukry stated, “We anticipate a prominent Japanese presence during the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Museum, reflecting the depth of collaboration between the two nations in bringing the project to fruition.”
Shoukry further highlighted that during his discussions with his Japanese counterpart, the primary focus was on the progression of relations between the two countries. Among the most notable updates is the resumption of direct flights operated by EgyptAir between the capitals of the two nations, starting September 14. He added, “We are optimistic about this positively impacting Japanese tourist movement to Egypt.”
Notably, the Foreign Minister of Egypt and current President of the 159th session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level, expressed keen interest in bolstering relations in various sectors. This comes on the heels of the successful conclusion of the third session of the Arab-Japanese political dialogue, which was attended by Japanese Foreign Minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi.
The joint press briefing on Tuesday marked the culmination of this high-level dialogue held at the Arab League headquarters. Shoukry, representing the Arab delegation, and Hayashi, leading the Japanese side, both highlighted the potential of their bilateral partnership.
Shoukry underlined a shared eagerness to fortify Arab-Japanese relations, lauding Japan’s alignment with Arab viewpoints on regional challenges. They both concurred on the need to resolve regional tensions by adhering to international law and steering clear of double standards.
