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CAIRO The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan and Iraq are holding a tripartite summit in Cairo on Tuesday that will likely focus on coordination mechanisms and how to forge mutual economic cooperation.

The ministers are also expected to discuss the implementation of agreements reached during a previous top-level trilateral summit, which was held in the Jordanian capital Amman on August 25.

At the Amman summit, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi , Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and Jordanian King Abdullah II agreed to boost cooperation in economic, political, energy and security affairs.

Ahead of the expected tripartite summit, Sisi received Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein Monday and discussed with him means of boosting bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual interest, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.

During the meeting, Sisi reiterated Egypts stance that supports Iraq and enhances its Arab national role, the statement said.

The president also stressed Egypts commitment to backing Iraqs efforts to combat terrorism and preserve its stability and security by maintaining and diversifying cooperation at all levels, the statement added.

The Iraqi foreign minister hailed the bilateral ties, adding that Egypts supportive role gives strategic depth to help them face common challenges, especially terrorism.

He added that Baghdad looks forward to learning from Egypts experience in developing projects, substructure and electricity fields.

At a joint news conference later, Egypts top diplomat Sameh Shoukry said there is a political willingness and strong ground from both sides to serve mutual ties.

Shoukry highlighted Egypts full commitment to helping maintain the sovereignty of Iraq against foreign intervention.

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