At Beirut summit, Shoukry and his counterparts of Iraq & Jordan discuss cooperation
Ashraf Abo Arafe
In a tripartite meeting with his Iraqi and Jordanian counterparts, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed ways of enhancing economic, development and technical cooperation among the three countries on the sidelines of the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit in Beirut yesterday.
The meeting also reviewed regional developments in various areas including national security, common Arab interests and combating terrorism.
The Arab ministers affirmed their intent to continue meetings and consultations and to carry on with joint action to promote stability in the region and develop cooperation on all levels.
The fourth Arab Economic and Social Development Summit kicked off on Sunday with the participation of all Arab countries except Syria and Libya.
Egypt’s delegation to the summit is chaired by Minister Shoukry.
During the summit, Arab leaders are scheduled to discuss the agenda of the preparatory ministerial meetings that includes 29 draft projects and resolutions on issues of mutual concern among the Arab countries.
