Egypt and Qatar sign memorandum of understanding on combatting crime

Egyptian and Qatari interior ministers met in Cairo and signed a memorandum of understanding on combatting crime during the Qatari minister's official visit.

• Egyptian Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq received Qatari counterpart Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his delegation in Cairo.
• The two ministers signed a memorandum of understanding on combatting crime, enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchange of information and expertise.
• The Qatari minister said his visit comes within the framework of close relations, expressing his country's interest in strengthening cooperation with Egyptian security agencies.
• Tawfiq said the two countries must join efforts to confront organized crime in all its forms.