Korean, Egyptian leaders to meet in bid for ‘strategic partnership’

What happened: President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Thursday to advance Korea-Egypt ties toward a "strategic partnership," Cheong Wa Dae said. Why it matters: Energy supply chains could top the agenda as Middle East instability raises uncertainty over oil shipping routes. Cheong Wa Dae said the visit could develop ties into a strategic partnership and strengthen cooperation with African and Middle Eastern regions.

President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Thursday to advance Korea-Egypt ties toward a "strategic partnership," Cheong Wa Dae said.

Energy supply chains could top the agenda as Middle East instability raises uncertainty over oil shipping routes. Cheong Wa Dae said the visit could develop ties into a strategic partnership and strengthen cooperation with African and Middle Eastern regions.