British ambassador in Cairo John Casson has congratulated prime minister designate Sherif Ismail on the new post.

Ismail was designated by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi as new prime minister after the resignation of Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab.

Casson said on his twitter account: "Congratulations Mr Prime Minister and Best of Luck for the New Post."

He expressed sincere wishes for more cooperation between him and the prime minister.

Casson also published a photo he had with Ismail when he was minister of petroleum at the resigned cabinet.

Source: MENA