Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty had talks with Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh on Friday, Octobor 16, 2026, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral relations.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nader Zaki said the talks focused on expanding cooperation between Egypt and Syria, particularly in the economic and financial fields.
The two ministers also reaffirmed the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties between the two countries and their peoples. Abdelatty welcomed the successful visit of an Egyptian economic delegation to Syria, describing it as an important step toward advancing bilateral economic cooperation, Zaki added.
He also noted that preparations were underway for Abdelatty to visit Damascus in the coming period.