Egypt seeks broader cooperation with Azerbaijan in culture, tourism, science

Egypt is interested in expanding cooperation with Azerbaijan in culture, tourism and science, as well as in the participation of Egyptian companies in reconstruction work in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan and the development of ties between the two countries' think tanks, Egyptian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hossam El Din Effat Mostafa Reda said at a reception marking Egypt's National Day, Report informs.

According to the diplomat, despite the high level of political dialogue between the two countries, the potential of bilateral cooperation has not yet been fully realized.

"We are moving in the right direction and have already achieved a lot together. However, there is still much work ahead. Today, there is a gap between the level of our political ties and our trade and economic cooperation. Consistent efforts are needed to overcome this gap," the ambassador said.

He noted that the solid foundation of current relations was laid by Azerbaijan's National Leader Heydar Aliyev, who emphasized that Egypt and Azerbaijan are united by far more than anything that could divide them.

According to Hossam El Din Effat Mostafa Reda, the traditions of mutual respect and friendship continue to strengthen under the leadership of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

"The friendship between our leaders, both former and current, and their strategic vision for bilateral cooperation give us clear guidance," the diplomat said.

The ambassador also noted that Egypt and Azerbaijan are responsible members of the international community. He recalled that both countries had hosted UN climate conferences - COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh and COP29 in Baku - as well as the World Urban Forum, with WUF12 held in Cairo and WUF13 held in Baku.

He added that both countries consistently support the peaceful settlement of disputes on the basis of international law.