Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos has congratulated Dr Badr Abdelatty on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Egypt, saying that he looks forward to continuing the close cooperation between the two countries. "Our countries share strong ties. I look forward to working closely together, fostering our strategic parnership and continuing the close cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt", Kombos wrote on his account on 'X'. Kombos, also extends his gratitude to outgoing Minister Sameh Shoukry for the close cooperation and friendship. "At the end of a long and successful tenure as Foreign Minister of Egypt, I wish to extend my profound gratitude to my colleague and friend, Sameh Shoukry. During your tenure, Cyprus and Egypt have seen their relations grow closer than ever before. Thank you for the close cooperation and friendship, and I wish you the very best in your future endeavours" Kombos wrote on 'X'. Source: Cyprus News Agency