Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti met with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdel Aaty, in New York on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to a statement, the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Tunisia and Egypt. They also reviewed current regional and international issues.

The two ministers praised the strong, historical, and fraternal relations between Tunisia and Egypt. They expressed their desire to enhance cooperation in the economic, investment, and cultural sectors. The ministers also emphasized the need to increase trade exchanges between the two countries. This meeting highlights the importance of the relationship between Tunisia and Egypt.

Minister Nafti is leading the Tunisian delegation to the high-level segment of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The session is taking place in New York from September 22 to 29. The theme of the session is "Restoring trust and managing change: United Nations that deliver results for all." During this event, Minister Nafti will deliver Tunisia's statement during the general debate.

In addition to his meeting with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Nafti will preside over the coordination meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers. He will also participate in regional ministerial meetings and meetings of groups to which Tunisia belongs. These activities are part of Tunisia's participation in the UN General Assembly.

The meeting between Nafti and Abdel Aaty reflects the commitment of both countries to strengthening their bilateral relations. It also demonstrates their willingness to coordinate on regional and international issues. The two ministers stressed the importance of intensifying consultation and coordination on issues of common interest.

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly brings together world leaders to discuss pressing global issues. Tunisia's participation in this event is an opportunity for the country to reaffirm its commitment to international cooperation. Minister Nafti's meetings in New York will help to promote Tunisia's interests and strengthen its partnerships with other countries.

The meeting between the Tunisian and Egyptian Foreign Ministers is a significant event in the context of the UN General Assembly. It highlights the strong relations between Tunisia and Egypt and their desire to enhance cooperation. The two countries will continue to work together to address regional and international challenges.

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  • Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti meets with Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdel Aaty in New York to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues.

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