Harare (SUNA) – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris met on Thursday with Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Mohamed Abu Bakr in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, on the sidelines of his participation in the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government, as part of efforts to strengthen the longstanding strategic and fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative Dr. Al-Hussein Al-Khalifa Al-Siddiq Al-Hafian, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Ali Mohamed Ali, and Sudan’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe Ibrahim Al-Sheikh. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Sudan in various fields, particularly economic development, and to advance reconstruction and rebuilding efforts. The two sides also discussed developments across the African continent and issues of mutual concern, emphasizing the importance of continued close diplomatic coordination and consultation at regional and international forums to promote security and peace in the region and build genuine partnerships that serve the interests of the two peoples. During the meeting, the Prime Minister said Khartoum placed considerable importance on Egypt’s leading role in supporting reconstruction and rebuilding efforts. He also praised the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and their peoples. For his part, the Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister reaffirmed Egypt’s firm commitment to harnessing its capabilities and expertise to support stability in Sudan and advance joint economic and development partnerships, translating the aspirations of both countries into tangible results that promote development and regional prosperity. Ambassador Mohamed Abu Bakr conveyed assurances from the Egyptian leadership regarding Egypt’s consistent position in support of Sudan’s stability, unity and territorial integrity, as well as its support for Sudan’s national institutions.BH/BH