Egypt's FM leaves Barcelona for Warsaw

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry left Barcelona city on Tuesday heading for Poland's Capital Warsaw after his participation in the ministerial meeting of the European Union and southern Mediterranean states on the European neighborhood policy, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Badr Abdel Aatti said.

Shoukry's visit to Polan is the first leg of his European tour of Hungary and the Czech Republic.

During his tour, the Egyptian top diplomat will meet with his counterparts in the three countries to discuss fostering bilateral relations and issues with common concern, Abdel Aatti added.

Also, they will probe the recent developments in the Mideast region as well as coordinating international efforts to combat terrorism, according to Abdel Aatti.

During his stay, Shoukry will meet with a number of high-profile officials in the three countries.

Shoukr's visit is expected to be followed by a series of high-key officials meetings to boost political and economic relations between Egypt and the three states, Abdel Aatti asserted.