Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Shoukry and his Spanish colleague Jose Manuel Albares met in Madrid to explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties.

Shoukry reiterated his desire for increased trade and direct Spanish investment in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, water, renewable energy, and electric mobility.

The ministers addressed climate change cooperation, Egypt’s hosting and chairmanship of COP27, and Spain’s support for Egypt’s collaboration with the EU.

They also addressed international and regional topics of mutual interest, including Ukraine, Palestine, Libya, and Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam, according to Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for Egypt’s Foreign Ministry.

Shoukry was also greeted by Spain’s King Felipe VI during his tour. Hafez stated that they discussed regional and international topics of mutual importance during their meeting with the king.