Egypt, Yemen, UAE mull boosting economic, trade ties

Egypt is eyeing boosting economic and trade ties with Yemen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said Egyptian Minister of Trade Ahmed Samir on Thursday.

Samir met his Yemeni counterpart Mohammed Al-Ashwal and the Emirati Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on Thursday to discuss cooperation opportunities.

The ministers also followed up on the economic and investment updates and issues of mutual concern.

The meeting was held during the 112th Ministerial Session of the Economic and Social Council (ESC) of the Arab League.