EU High Representative Borrell to visit Cairo on Saturday

Ahram Online , Friday 16 Jun 2023

Josep Borrell, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, is set to embark on a two-day visit to Cairo starting on Saturday, the European Delegation to Egypt announced.

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European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a media conference after a meeting Supporting the future of Syria and the region at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, June 15, 2023. AP

 

During his visit, Borrell, who is also the vice-president of the European Commission, will meet with President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.

He will also meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Defense Mohamed Zaki, Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service Abbas Kamel and Secretary General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Abul-Gheit.

The EU Delegation's statement emphasizes that the visit presents an opportunity to review and strengthen the partnership between the EU and Egypt.

Additionally, discussions will include cooperation between the EU and the League of Arab States, addressing common global and regional challenges such as migration, energy, counterterrorism and food security.

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