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  "id": 15169136,
  "title": "FM, Syrian Finance Minister discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/fm-syrian-finance-minister-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-cooperation",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:31:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/fm-syrian-finance-minister-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-cooperation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, October 16, 2026, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Badr Abdelatty, met with Syria's Finance Minister, Mohammed Yisr Barnieh, during the IMF and World Bank Group annual meetings in Bangkok. The discussions centered on bolstering bilateral relations between Egypt and Syria, with a focus on economic and financial cooperation. Spokesperson Nader Zaki reported that the ministers reaffirmed the strong historical and fraternal ties between the two nations and their peoples. Abdelatty appreciated the recent success of an Egyptian economic delegation's visit to Syria, viewing it as a significant step forward for bilateral economic cooperation. He also mentioned ongoing preparations for Abdelatty's upcoming visit to Damascus in the near future. The interaction between the two ministers highlighted the continuous efforts to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Egypt and Syria.",
  "summary": "Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty had talks with Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh on Friday, Octobor 16, 2026, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral relations. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson … The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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