Boris Johnson To Attend Business Reception During Visit To Egypt

Boris Johnson To Attend Business Reception During Visit To Egypt

Boris Johnson will travel to Egypt to meet president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi on Saturday.

In his first visit to the North African nation as Foreign Secretary, Mr Johnson will also host a reception with British investors and Egyptian entrepreneurs.

He will also hold meetings with civil society representatives and human rights activists.

Ahead of the visit, Mr Johnson said: "I am looking forward to my first visit to Egypt as Foreign Secretary and meeting both President Sisi and foreign minister (Sameh) Shoukry to discuss a wide range of issues and deepen the strength of our bilateral relationship.

"The UK is a long-standing friend of Egypt.

"We are Egypt's top economic partner and strong allies against terrorism and extremist ideas.

"The UK is a champion of a renewed Egypt, because stability, peace and growth in this region are the bedrock of opportunity and security for British people and people in the region."

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