Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday pledged continued technical support and capacity-building for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to drive continental economic integration. In a meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s full support for the agreement, describing it as a primary pillar for sustainable development. Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s expertise in trade policy and industrial development, offering training programmes for African cadres to strengthen institutional capacities and meet the goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. He emphasised Egypt’s support for the AU’s membership in the G20, stating it provides a critical platform to amplify African voices and address challenges such as the debt crisis. Beloube commended Egypt’s active efforts in fostering development and integration, noting her commitment to enhancing cooperation with Cairo to achieve the African Union’s long-term strategic objectives.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 15, 2026 13:55 UTC