Egypt and Tunisia agreed to double their annual trade volume over the next two years and expand joint investments, Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Thursday following the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee in Cairo. Madbouly said current bilateral trade, which stands at under $500 million a year, "does not meet the aspirations of the two peoples," adding that both countries will work to strengthen ties in investment, logistics and African market access. He said several memoranda of understanding were signed in areas including health, youth, economic development, and investment climate improvement. The two sides also agreed to personally follow up on implementation to accelerate results. Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt and Tunisia's shared support for the Palestinian cause and their commitment to a two-state solution, as well as their backing for Libya's stability through a Libyan-led political process. The prime minister said a joint economic forum bringing together private sector leaders from both countries will be held to promote partnerships and unlock opportunities for businesses on both sides. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
