(MENAFNEditorial) OTTAWA Canada January 13 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will make his second visit to Egypt in under a year on January 14 and 15 2015. He will hold talks in Luxor and Cairo with senior government officials including his counterpart Sameh Shoukry and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
'Canada has been an ardent supporter of Egypt's efforts to build a stable inclusive prosperous and democratic country based on respect for human rights fundamental freedoms and the rule of law' said Baird. 'This trip will be an opportunity to further advance these priorities.'
On Wednesday January 14 Baird will travel to Luxor one of Egypt's most picturesque historical sites where he will meet with young leaders to discuss Egypt's economic future as well as Egypt's democratic transition.
On Thursday Baird will meet with his counterpart in Cairo to discuss issues of regional security including the international fight against terrorism. Baird will also take this opportunity as he has in the past to discuss important consular issues.
Baird will also meet with some of Egypt's most influential religious leaders to talk about religious freedom an issue on which Canada has led the world since it created the Office of Religious Freedom.
'Canada views Egypt as an important player in the Middle East as we saw with its work in brokering a ceasefire last year in Gaza' said Baird. 'We look forward to working closely to strengthen our political economic trade and social linkages to the benefit of both countries.'
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