Egypt, Netherlands discuss bilateral relations, international issues

A round of political consultations between Egypt and the Netherlands was held in The Hague.

The round was chaired by the Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Badr Abdel Aty, and Paul Huijts, Secretary General of the Dutch Foreign Ministry, with the participation of Egypt’s Ambassador to the Netherlands Hatem Abdel Kader.

The two sides discussed ways to advance bilateral relations in various fields, especially on the promotion and diversification of trade exchange, and the increase of Dutch investments in Egypt in light of the climate of economic development witnessed by the country and the rapid development efforts in all sectors.

It was also discussed to benefit from the Dutch expertise in the fields of agriculture, irrigation systems, water management, livestock and poultry,