France hopes to establish economic, security partnership with Egypt

French Ambassador in Cairo Andre Baran said his country hopes to establish an economic and security partnership with Egypt.

The remarks were made during a meeting Sunday with the members of the Egyptian-French Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria.

Baran praised a visit paid by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to France in November, saying that the visit had a positive impact on developing ties between both countries.

He underlined the importance of a planned visit by Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab to France during the coming days.

He called for developing economic cooperation and providing incentives to attract French investors into the Egyptian market.
Source: MENA