PM to open 6th edition of "Egyptians Abroad Conference" tomorrow
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly will witness the opening of the sixth edition of the "Egyptians Abroad Conference" tomorrow.
The two-day conference serves as a national platform for direct dialogue and the exchange of views and proposals between the country and its citizens abroad.
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