Strengthening Sports Relations Between Cairo and Rabat
On April 6, 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, Gohar Nabil, welcomed his Moroccan counterpart, Mohamed El Mahdi Bensaid, during a significant meeting held at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Egypt's New Capital. This encounter took place alongside the inaugural session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Coordination and Follow-up Committee, which was chaired by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli. The primary focus of this meeting was to solidify the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the two nations' ministries.
The discussions revolved around enhancing bilateral cooperation in youth and sports sectors, aiming to develop collaborative programs and initiatives. Both ministers emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise in youth empowerment, capacity building, and implementing activities that encourage greater engagement and interaction among young people from both Egypt and Morocco. Minister Nabil highlighted the deep-rooted relations that exist between the two countries and expressed the necessity of expanding cooperation frameworks to effectively tackle youth-related issues and support sustainable development efforts.
In response, Minister Bensaid expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Egypt, particularly in youth and cultural domains. This meeting marks a pivotal step toward fostering closer ties between the two nations through sports and youth engagement.
As reported by egyptian-gazette.com.
