Egypt seeks to accelerate the implementation of the axes of strategic partnership with the European Union, and bolster the Egyptian-European parliamentary dialogue as a bridge of communication between the peoples of the two shores of the Mediterranean.
On Thursday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, as part of his visit to Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the first Egypt-EU summit.
The President reviewed Egypt's efforts to consolidate security and stability in the Middle East, including the mediation that, in cooperation with other countries, led to an agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip, in addition to Egypt's hosting of the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit with high-level international participation.
Both sides emphasized the necessity of underpinning the ceasefire in Gaza, allowing sufficient humanitarian aid into the Strip, and providing the necessary medical care for the injured.
Metsola said the EU is pushing towards the implementation of the two-state solution.
The meeting then touched on Egypt's efforts to resolve regional crises. Metsola expressed her great appreciation for the pivotal role played by Cairo in this regard.
In return, al-Sisi expressed his country’s appreciation for the honorable position adopted by the European Parliament in support of the Palestinian cause, embodied in the demand to stop the war and end the suffering of the people in the Gaza Strip.
He stressed the need for integrated efforts between Egypt and European countries during the next phase to ensure the full implementation of the agreement to end the war, provide humanitarian aid, and begin the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
The two sides then welcomed Egypt's hosting of the Gaza Reconstruction and Recovery Conference, scheduled for November 2025.
Also, the officials addressed the issue of illegal immigration. Egypt's efforts that have resulted in halting the departure of illegal immigration boats from its shores since September 2016 were commended, according to presidential spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy.
The two sides emphasized the importance of strengthening European cooperation by providing job opportunities for skilled Egyptian workers and facilitating studying and training in European countries, as well as the need to strive for development and consolidate stability in the relevant countries.
