Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab on Tuesday arrived here to take part in the Asia-Africa Conference and other events that will last until Friday.

The summit is held under the theme ”Strengthening South to South Cooperation to promote World Peace and Prosperity”.

The delegation accompanying Mahlab includes Minister of Planning Ashraf el Araby.

Egyptian Ambassador here Bahaa Desouky and the Indonesian Minister of Defense were on hand to receive Mahlab at the airport.

The conference is held every 10 years and is aimed at boosting south-south cooperation and promoting international peace and prosperity.