FM looking forward to holding first Egypt-EU summit this year

Egypt Independent

10 hours ago

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty expressed his anticipation for holding the first Egypt-European Union Summit this year, highlighting the positive momentum in ties between the two sides.
Abdelatty made the remarks during a phone call on Friday 15/8/2025 with EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, as part of ongoing joint efforts to support and coordinate Egypt-EU ties and regional developments.
The minister stressed Egypt's commitment to further strengthening the strategic and comprehensive partnership with the EU, particularly through the implementation of its six main pillars.
He also underlined the importance of activating the outcomes of the Egypt-EU Investment Conference held in June 2024, lauding the rapid progress in bilateral ties and continued cooperation in the political, economic, and trade sectors.
The talks also took up the latest developments related to the Palestinian cause.
Abdelatty briefed the commissioner on the situation in the Gaza Strip, strongly rejecting Israel's settlement activities, which he described as a blatant violation of international law that escalate regional tensions and contribute to the spread of extremism.
He urged the EU to intensify its efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian, medical, and relief aid, amid Israeli-imposed restrictions.
Abdelatty condemned Israel's use of starvation as a weapon against innocent civilians.
In response, the commissioner expressed the EU's appreciation for Egypt's genuine efforts to help broker a ceasefire and enable humanitarian aid, affirming the EU's intention to participate in the reconstruction conference and work closely with Egypt to ensure unhindered aid delivery.
She also underlined Egypt's role as a key pillar of stability in the Middle East.