Investment and International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr discussed with Swiss Ambassador in Cairo Paul Garnier ways to promote economic cooperation.

The meeting also tackled increasing Swiss investments in Egypt and a new cooperation strategy for the years through 2020 that will be launched soon.

The new plan will prioritize needs of citizens and improving living standards in all fields to contribute to the comprehensive development and to reduce unemployment and illegal migration, Nasr said.

Egypt is moving ahead with social protection measures as it implements economic reforms, she noted. She hailed the relations with Switzerland in the economic and development domains.

She termed as pivotal Bern's role in the development process in Egypt. Cairo seeks to boost cooperation with the Swiss side, she said.

Nasr called on the ambassador to increase Swiss investments in Egypt