Touqan Discusses Strengthening Economic Cooperation with Egyptian Foreign Minister

Al-Taj News – Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Touqan discussed on Friday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad Badr Abdelatty ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Jordan and Egypt and expand cooperation in the economic, investment and development fields.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, held in the Thai capital, Bangkok.

Both sides affirmed their keenness to expand the prospects for partnership between the two countries in the economic, investment and development fields, and to exchange expertise on policies and programs aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth.

The two sides discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in implementing development projects and benefiting from the financing mechanisms available through international financing institutions to support development plans in both countries.

Touqan and Abdelatty affirmed the importance of continuing coordination within the framework of international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, intensifying consultations on development priorities in Arab countries, and enhancing their ability to address global economic challenges.