The first joint committee meeting between Egypt and Equatorial Guinea took place on the sidelines of the Africa El Alamein Forum on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Simeon Esono co-chaired the meeting. The two ministers expressed their satisfaction with the depth of relations between the two countries and their mutual desire to enhance cooperation in various fields.
During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty praised the strong relations between Egypt and Equatorial Guinea, highlighting the importance of boosting economic and investment cooperation, increasing trade exchange, and opening up opportunities for Egyptian companies to participate in priority development projects in Equatorial Guinea. These projects include infrastructure, construction, housing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and fisheries.
Abdelatty also emphasized Egypt's readiness to continue cooperating with Equatorial Guinea in capacity building and experience transfer, including training for Equatorial Guinean security, police, and military personnel, as well as diplomatic training. He highlighted the importance of leveraging Egypt's accumulated expertise in these areas to support Equatorial Guinea's development efforts.
The two ministers exchanged views on several African issues of common interest, including ways to support peace, security, stability, and development in the continent. They agreed to continue coordinating and consulting on various regional and international issues to promote peace, security, and stability in Africa.
Following the meeting, several memoranda of understanding were signed in areas such as agriculture, culture, tourism, and aquaculture. A joint statement was also issued outlining the committee's conclusions and recommendations. These agreements aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote mutual understanding between Egypt and Equatorial Guinea.
The meeting was attended by Egyptian officials and diplomats, including Nader Zaki, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The spokesperson highlighted the significance of the meeting in advancing bilateral relations and promoting cooperation between the two countries.
The joint committee meeting marks a significant milestone in Egypt-Equatorial Guinea relations, demonstrating the two countries' commitment to strengthening their partnership and cooperation in various fields. The meeting's outcomes are expected to contribute to enhancing bilateral ties and promoting regional stability and development in Africa.
Key points
- Egypt and Equatorial Guinea agree to enhance cooperation in economic, investment, and security fields.
