MALABO, July 13 (MENA) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Sunday praised Equatorial Guinea’s hosting of the African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Summit that reflects the African country’s commitment to promoting joint African action.

President Sisi made the remarks during a meeting President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, on the sidelines of the 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit held in Guinean capital Malabo.

The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and promote cooperation in various sectors, especially in economic, trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and industry, according to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed el Shennawy.

For his part, the Guinean president commended Egypt’s pivotal role in the African continent and within the African Union, the spokesman said.

During the meeting, the Egyptian and Guinean presidents exchanged views on advancing continental integration in multiple fields.

The meeting addressed efforts to enhance continental stability and ensure peace and security, in order to push forward Africa’s development agenda, the spokesman added. (MENA)
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