Cairo: Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday held talks with his Burkinabe counterpart Karamoko Traore on regional issues of mutual concern and ways to strengthen bilateral relations.

According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting in Cairo focused on efforts to promote stability and security in the region, particularly as Burkina Faso holds the presidency of the Confederation of Sahel States.

The talks also covered opportunities to further develop cooperation between Egypt and Burkina Faso.