Egypt and Thailand have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, culture and development following the third session of their Joint Ministerial Committee in Bangkok. The meeting was co-chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, according to MENA, a partner of TV BRICS.
During the talks, Abdelatty highlighted the longstanding friendship and mutual trust between the two countries, noting their potential to build a more integrated partnership.
Economic cooperation was a key focus of the discussions. The Egyptian foreign minister emphasised the importance of increasing bilateral trade and facilitating access for Egyptian exports to the Thai market. He also called for stronger links between business communities and greater exploration of joint investment opportunities.
The ministers also discussed opportunities for cooperation between Africa and Thailand. Abdelatty welcomed Thailand’s initiative to relaunch the Thailand–Africa Initiative, highlighting Egypt’s potential role in supporting Thailand’s engagement with the continent. He noted that closer Egyptian-Thai cooperation could contribute to the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and advance the shared interests of African countries and the Global South.
The meeting concluded with the signing of three documents: a joint action plan for 2027–2029, a memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation, and an agreement between the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and the Thailand International Cooperation Agency on trilateral development cooperation.