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Egypt Today
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Greek migration min. asserts importance of Egypt's presiding over ministerial meeting of Khartoum Process
Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis CAIRO - 10 April 2025: Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis asserted the importance of Egypt's presiding over the ministerial meeting of Khartoum Process where it played a very pivotal role, adding that an extended strategy was reached in all the countries participating in the meeting. He pointed out that Khartoum Process started ten years ago and it is a dialogue forum between the countries of the Horn of Africa and the European countries. In statements to MENA on Thursday, Voridis said that the participants necessitated presenting support to legal migration as it caters for countries' needs of regular labor. There is a dire need for international cooperation to face up the phenomenon of illegal migration, he said. Several countries, including Egypt and Greece, face serious challenges due to the current conflicts in the region because of the big number of humans who want to immigrate and the volume of money won by the smugglers, he said. Voridis said that he held fruitful meetings with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Labor Minister Mohamed Gobran and Deputy Foreign Minister for Emigration Affairs Nabil el Habashi on boosting cooperation with Egypt to export skillful labor to Greece to meet the needs of the sectors of agriculture and construction and work on preventing illegal immigration coming from Egypt.
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.
Egypt Today
10-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
FM: Egypt encourages regular migration tracks for skilled workers
CAIRO – 9 April 2028: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Wednesday Dutch Minister of Asylum and Emigration Marjolein Faber on the sidelines of the 2nd ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process. Abdelatty asserted the Egyptian government is very interested in encouraging regular migration tracks for skilled workers, with an emphasis on the EU labor market including the Netherlands. The foreign minister commended the unique and distinguished relations binding Egypt and the Netherlands in political, economic and technical domains. He welcomed foreign trade missions visiting Egypt and confirmed utmost keenness on boosting investment opportunities. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's desire to promote cooperation in addressing various migration files, including ways of combating illegal migration and collaboration in regulating legal migration. He hailed the signing of a Declaration of Intent in this regard, which will be translated into joint projects by the two countries on the ground. Egypt bears a substantial burden for hosting approximately 10 million guests, including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers with no-camp policy as per directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, taking into consideration the humanitarian, political and security aspects on this score.
Middle East
09-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM: Cairo eyes broader cooperation with Sweden
CAIRO, April 9 (MENA) - Foreign, Emigration and Expatriates Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty said he looks forward to maintaining efforts to expand bilateral cooperation with Sweden, especially at the economic and commercial levels, and making optimum use of investment opportunities in Egypt's various sectors. Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting with Sweden's State Secretary to the Minister for Migration Anders Hall on the margins of the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Khartoum Process, hosted by Cairo on Wednesday. Hailing ongoing coordination with the Swedish side on various issues of mutual interest, including migration, Abdelatty welcomed the Swedish support for Egyptian efforts to combat illegal migration through the assistance provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) to relevant UN bodies operating in Egypt. (MENA) M A A/R E E
Middle East
09-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt FM lauds momentum in Egyptian-Irish relations
CAIRO, April 9 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty lauded on Wednesday the progress witnessed in Egyptian-Irish relations. He underlined the importance of building on the outcome of the successful presidential visit to Ireland in December, 2024 and maintain mutual visits to continue working for enhancing cooperation. Abdelatty made the remarks during his meeting with Irish Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy on the sidelines of the ministerial conference of Khartoum Process. He expressed hope of signing a memo of understanding in the vocational training and employment domains that would allow the travel of skilled Egyptian workers to Ireland. He expounded efforts by Egypt to fight human trafficking and illegal migration. (MENA) S R E/R E E
