Egypt called for an increase in bilateral trade and the expansion of Egyptian private sector involvement in the Gambian market during a ministerial meeting in Cairo on Wednesday. He highlighted the opportunities provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a vehicle for deepening economic ties. These initiatives include specialised training for Gambian diplomats and the enhancement of academic cooperation between Egyptian universities and the University of the Gambia, particularly in medicine and engineering. Abdelatty noted Egypt’s willingness to share its expertise in counter-terrorism by increasing training cycles for military and security personnel from Sahel countries. The meeting concluded with an agreement to maintain coordination and consultation on both bilateral and multilateral levels to support joint African interests.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 01, 2026 17:56 UTC