Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced the elevation of Egypt–Vietnam relations to the level of a comprehensive partnership during the official visit of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong to Cairo.
The visit saw the signing of two memoranda of understanding in the fields of local and economic development and centered on expanding bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
A formal welcoming ceremony was held at Cairo’s Al-Ittihadiya Palace, followed by a closed-door meeting between the two presidents and extended talks between their delegations. Discussions explored opportunities for strengthened cooperation in agriculture, trade, investment, manufacturing, tourism, and education, according to a statement from the Egyptian Presidency.
In a joint press conference, President El-Sisi welcomed President Cuong and hailed the growing momentum in bilateral ties, expressing hope for deeper collaboration between the two governments and peoples.
Moreover, El-Sisi stressed that both countries possess untapped potential, noting that Egypt could serve as Vietnam’s gateway to the Middle East and Africa, while Vietnam could provide Egypt with access to Southeast Asian markets.
President El-Sisi said talks focused on boosting trade volumes and investment flows, with particular attention to infrastructure, digital transformation, food industries, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and textiles.
The two sides also agreed to enhance cultural and educational exchanges, including scholarships for Vietnamese students at Al-Azhar University.
Source: Daily News Egypt
