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European Parliament Delegation Reaffirms Strategic Ties with Egypt
H-Tayea The European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with the Mashreq Countries (DMAS) concluded an official visit to Egypt from 25 to 27 May, marking the first visit of its kind in nearly seven years. The mission, led by Chair Laurent Castillo (EPP, France), included MEPs Christophe Gomart (EPP, France), Elisabeth Grossmann (S&D, Austria), and Geadis Geadi (ECR, Cyprus). The main highlight of the visit was the 14th EU-Egypt Interparliamentary Meeting (IPM), held with members of Egypt's House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. Discussions focused on advancing interparliamentary relations and key shared priorities, including human rights (especially women's rights), climate change, EU macro-financial assistance, and Egypt's stabilising role in the region. The delegation also held high-level meetings with senior Egyptian officials, including Speaker of the House Hanafy El-Gebaly, First Deputy Senate Speaker Bahaa El-Din Abu Shoka, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mahmoud Fawzy. These meetings highlighted the importance of deepening EU-Egypt strategic ties amid a complex regional landscape. Dialogue covered shared interests in counter-terrorism, migration, and the Middle East peace process, with particular concern expressed over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. DMAS reiterated the EU's support for Egypt's mediation efforts and called for continued humanitarian access. During the visit, the delegation engaged with civil society groups, human rights defenders, and the National Council for Human Rights, discussing democratic reforms and freedoms in light of Egypt's upcoming elections. MEPs encouraged further human rights improvements and legislative transparency. The delegation toured EU-funded initiatives, including a Team Europe Initiative on wastewater infrastructure supported by the French Development Agency, enhancing clean water access for millions. They also visited the Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies, and a school for refugee children, witnessing first-hand the impact of interfaith collaboration and European aid. Chair Castillo underscored the importance of educational exchanges, people-to-people diplomacy, and long-term cooperation. He extended an invitation to Egyptian parliamentarians to attend the next interparliamentary meeting at the European Parliament in 2026. The DMAS members thanked the EU Delegation in Cairo for facilitating the successful visit, which they described as a 'renewed chapter' in EU-Egypt relations. 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 News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer 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 Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Euronews
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Top lawmaker insists Europe should join Ukraine peace talks
Europe must be involved in Ukraine peace talks given its investment in the crisis, Christophe Gomart, France's former head of Military Intelligence told Euronews in an exclusive interview. Gomart is vice-chair of the European Parliament's committee of security and defence. The Munich Security Conference begins today amid an exceptionally tense geopolitical climate. Following former US President Donald Trump's announcement of his intention to engage in bilateral peace negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, European leaders are grappling with significant concerns. On one hand, they are excluded from the peace talks; on the other, they may be expected to assume responsibility for any resulting settlement. According to Gomart, Europe must be included in the negotiations, given that the war is taking place on European soil and the EU has already made substantial contributions. Radio Schuman also discusses an official trip by European Parliament president Roberta Metsola in Israel and Palestine as well as the best European countries for pension incomes.
