Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty visited the Abuja headquarters of Arab Contractors on Tuesday, in a bid to strengthen Egypt's economic footprint across Africa and support national companies expanding into regional markets. During the visit, Minister Abdel-Aty met with senior officials and staff at the company's regional office in Nigeria and reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects, including major road and bridge developments. These projects are part of broader efforts to support Nigeria's economic development. The minister praised Arab Contractors for its technical expertise and growing role across African markets, stressing the Egyptian government's full support for the company's overseas operations. "Egypt is committed to deepening its presence in African economies through strategic projects that drive development and foster regional cooperation," Minister Abdel-Aty said, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. He concluded the visit by commending the company's workforce, expressing confidence in their continued success and saying their efforts bolster Egypt's position as a key development partner across the continent. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
