Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Monday received phone calls from the foreign ministers of Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to congratulate him on the occasion of the Egyptian national team's qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said that during phone calls, the Arab ministers expressed appreciation for the Egyptian team's performance as well as for the Egyptian audience who have supported their team with sincerity until they managed to achieve such victory. 

They also wished the national team success in more championships, Abu Zeid added.

Source: MENA