FM, Thai deputy PM discuss trade, investment cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to discuss strengthening economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of a dinner hosted by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for heads of delegations attending the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.

The two ministers stressed the importance of expanding bilateral trade and investment, exchanging expertise in economic and financial reforms, and attracting further investment.They also discussed strengthening cooperation through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), building on the cooperation agreement signed between Egypt and the regional bloc in 2016.

Both sides expressed their commitment to expanding economic partnerships and advancing mutual interests.