Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has underlined the importance of the Egyptian-US strategic dialogue which will be held by the end of July.

The dialogue will include specialists from both sides in a number of fields and tackle all aspects of relations binding between Egypt and Washington, Shoukry told diplomatic journalists during an Iftar on Wednesday.

The dialogue is "good opportunity" to discuss means of enhancing bilateral relations and exchange views over regional issues, Shoukry said.

The dialogue will be held under Shoukry and US Secretary of State john Kerry on July 28-29.