Representing Africa at AIIB, Egypt aims to strengthen Africa-Asia ties, Maait

Egypt will represent the African continent during the 8th annual meetings of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Mohamed Maait, the Minister of Finance and the AIIB's Egyptian Governor, explained in an official statement.

Set for September 25-26, the annual meetings will be hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh, marking the first time the event is taking place in Africa.

As a founding member of the AIIB, Egypt aims to fortify connections between Africa and Asia and realize its sustainable development goals with the overall goal of improving the livelihoods of African citizens, Maait stated.