Asgraf AboArafe
The Afro-Asian Peoples’ Solidarity Organization (AAPSO) and the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA) met to discuss expanding joint cooperation, sharing research and intellectual expertise, and addressing regional and international issues of mutual concern.
The meeting took place as Dr. Mohamed Ehsan, Secretary-General of AAPSO, received Ambassador Ezzat Saad, Director of ECFA. Both leaders explored partnership opportunities to leverage their combined intellectual and media capabilities effectively.
Key takeaways and agreements from the meeting include:
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October Seminar: A major seminar is scheduled for next October to examine current developments and shifts in the Arab Levant. The event will bring together elite experts, diplomats, researchers, and journalists to provide an objective analysis of regional and global impacts.
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Institutional Framework: Both organizations agreed to prepare a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This protocol will establish a framework for future joint endeavors, focusing on research, specialized conferences, and knowledge exchange.
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Strategic Dialogue: Both parties emphasized the need to strengthen partnerships between think tanks and international policy institutions to foster peace and cross-cultural understanding.
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Historical Legacy & Vision: Dr. Mohamed Ehsan reviewed AAPSO’s history, its enduring role in strengthening Afro-Asian ties, and its active initiatives.
The talks were attended by journalist Nizar Al-Khaled (AAPSO Assistant President for Media Affairs), journalist Asmaa Al-Husseini (Vice President for Training at the Afro-Asian-Latin American Media Union), and Nabil Najm El-Din (ECFA Member). This joint effort highlights a mutual commitment to building bridges across international affairs organizations and fostering constructive dialogue on priority issues.
