Cairo, Dhul-Hijjah 21, 1438 H., September 12, 2017, SPA -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met here today with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, who is currently visiting Egypt. Alaa Yousef, spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency, said, in a statement, that the meeting reviewed the economic reform measures implemented by the Egyptian government, including the implementation of major national projects and various procedures to create the environment attractive to investors and provide many investment opportunities. He pointed out that the meeting dealt with regional and international issues of common interest, especially the situation in the Middle East, the North Korean crisis as well as cooperation in combating terrorism and means of enhancing coordination and consultation between the two countries in international forums and organizations on various issues of common concern. --SPA 16:38 LOCAL TIME 13:38 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w485845