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Daily News Egypt
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt hands over Khartoum Process chairmanship to France at Cairo ministerial meeting
Egypt concluded the second ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process on April 9, 2025, adopting the 'Cairo Ministerial Declaration' and the 'Cairo Action Plan,' a strategic document outlining the framework for future presidencies. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty handed over the chairmanship to France, represented by Minister of State for Interior François-Noël Buffet. 'The Cairo Ministerial Declaration highlights the process's achievements since its launch, while the Cairo Action Plan provides a strategic framework for future presidencies – a first since the process began,' a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. Abdelatty expressed Egypt's support for France's upcoming presidency, building on past achievements. The handover occurred at the close of the meeting, held in Cairo under Egypt's chairmanship since April 2024. The Khartoum Process aims to coordinate international efforts on migration issues between the Mediterranean and the Horn of Africa. The opening session featured European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner; Angela Martens, chargé d'affaires at the African Union Commission for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development; and Michael Spindelegger, director-general of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), which serves as the process's secretariat. Representatives from around 50 European and Horn of Africa nations, as well as regional and international organizations, attended. In his opening remarks, Abdelatty emphasized the meeting's role as a platform for political cooperation to achieve tangible results through dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and support. He noted Egypt's two previous presidencies of the Khartoum Process over the past decade, highlighting the nation's commitment to its principles. 'Egypt sought, through its presidency, to propel this platform towards broader and more ambitious horizons, believing that addressing the phenomenon of migration in general, and combating irregular migration in particular, must be based on a comprehensive vision and approach,' Abdelatty stated. 'This approach is founded on equal cooperation, practical solidarity, respect for human dignity, taking into account the security and development aspects of migration, addressing its root causes, and considering the principle of burden-sharing to enhance the resilience of communities hosting migrants.' Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's accomplishments during its presidency, including supporting regular migration pathways, enhancing labour mobility and skills development linked to sustainable development, and integrating humanitarian and developmental aspects in addressing displacement and the relationship between climate change and migration. He also emphasized Egypt's ongoing efforts in migration management, noting that Egypt hosts over 10 million migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from 133 countries, providing them with freedom of movement and services equal to those of Egyptian citizens. Abdelatty underscored Egypt's commitment to combating irregular migration through a comprehensive approach: tackling root causes, strengthening legal pathways, promoting sustainable and inclusive development, enhancing border management, and raising public awareness. He stressed the importance of international cooperation and shared responsibility in addressing migration challenges. In his opening remarks, Brunner expressed appreciation for Egypt's leadership of the Khartoum Process, particularly regarding displacement caused by climate change, skills mobility, and anti-smuggling initiatives. 'At the outset, on behalf of the European Union, I would like to express my appreciation for the important work that Egypt has done in chairing the Khartoum Process, particularly regarding displacement caused by climate change, skills mobility, and anti-smuggling initiatives. Your leadership has strengthened the process, making it more relevant and effective,' Brunner said. 'Now, we have the Cairo Declaration and the Cairo Action Plan. So we can all see the fruits of your labour and the success that you have led us to. Alliw me to say: Thank you very much.' Separately, Commissioner Brunner's visit to Cairo included meetings with Abdelatty and Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfik to discuss migration and security priorities, including migration management, counterterrorism, and cooperation with EU agencies. Brunner also attended a signing ceremony for a working arrangement between Europol and Egypt to enhance law enforcement cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and organised crime.
See - Sada Elbalad
09-04-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
EU's Brunner Urges Collective Action on Migration, Smuggling
Nada Mustafa European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, delivered opening remarks at the 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Khartoum Process in Cairo, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in managing migration and addressing global challenges. In his speech, Brunner praised Egypt's leadership in chairing the Khartoum Process, particularly for advancing key initiatives related to climate-induced displacement, skills mobility, and anti-smuggling efforts. He noted that the recently adopted Cairo Declaration and Cairo Action Plan are a testament to the effectiveness of Egypt's presidency. As the chairmanship transitions from Egypt to France, Brunner extended his full support to incoming chair Minister Buffet, expressing confidence in France's ambitious vision for the process. "We are going from the Great Pyramid of Giza to the glass pyramid of the Louvre," he remarked, highlighting the symbolic transition of leadership. Brunner underscored the significance of this ministerial gathering, the first since the launch of the Khartoum Process in 2014, as an opportunity to strengthen EU-Africa relations amid a rapidly evolving global landscape. He stressed that in a world facing rising geopolitical tensions, pandemics, and climate change, regional and international partnerships like the Khartoum Process are more critical than ever. Crucially, Brunner framed migration not as a threat, but as a vital opportunity for growth and development. "If we get it right," he stated, "migration can fill skills gaps, boost economies, and build lasting bonds between nations." He also emphasized the need to fight migrant smuggling relentlessly, calling it a "constant source of suffering" and a key driver of irregular migration. Looking ahead, Brunner announced plans for a second international conference of the Global Alliance against Migrant Smuggling later this year, which he hopes will further catalyze global cooperation. On the EU front, Brunner highlighted the implementation of the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, expected to be fully operational by mid-2026. He affirmed the EU's commitment to robust international migration partnerships, grounded in mutual respect, dialogue, and benefit. Concluding his address, Brunner reaffirmed the enduring ties between Africa and Europe, calling on both sides to remain steadfast partners in navigating shared challenges. "Africa and Europe have always been neighbors and always will be," he said. "It is up to us to stay good partners — and to do it together." read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
