Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry opened on Thursday the Egyptian-Portuguese business council in the presence of visiting Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs Augusto Santos Silva.

The opening ceremony was attended by a host of Egyptian and Portuguese businessmen.

Following the opening ceremony, Shoukry is expected to hold a round of talks with his Portuguese counterpart, during which they will discuss means of boosting bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual concern at regional and international levels.

The two top diplomats will hold a press conference following the meeting.

Source: MENA