The two officials reviewed Egypt-EU relations and the rapidly evolving regional situation, expressing deep concern over the dangerous military escalation unfolding across the region and stressing the need to prioritize diplomacy and political solutions.
They also discussed the strategic and comprehensive partnership between Egypt and the European Union and ways to strengthen cooperation, praising the progress in bilateral relations across multiple sectors, particularly since the first Egypt-EU summit held last October, according to the statement.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of attracting more European investment to Egypt, facilitating access to Egyptian exports for European markets, and expanding cooperation with the private sector to serve mutual interests.
The call also addressed regional developments amid the ongoing escalation, with the two sides exchanging assessments on the situation and emphasizing the need to de-escalate tensions and pursue diplomatic solutions.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s rejection of attacks targeting Gulf states, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, describing such actions as unacceptable.
He warned of the serious and catastrophic consequences of the continued cycle of violence and the widening of the conflict, which could threaten regional and international peace and security.
Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and consultation within the framework of the Egypt-EU strategic partnership, stressing that diplomacy remains the key path to preventing further instability in the region.
Egypt and the European Union elevated their relations to a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership in March 2024 to expand cooperation across economic, political, security, and migration-related fields.
The agreement was announced during a summit in Cairo attended by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and leaders from several EU member states, reflecting Europe’s recognition of Egypt as a key partner in the Mediterranean and in regional stability.
As part of the partnership, the EU unveiled a financial support package worth about €7.4 billion for Egypt for the period 2024–2027. The package includes €5 billion in macro-financial assistance, €1.8 billion in investments and guarantees, and €600 million in grants, including around €200 million allocated for migration-related programmes.
The initiative aims to support Egypt’s economic reform programme, private-sector development, renewable energy projects, and job creation, while strengthening cooperation on migration management and regional security.
The EU is Egypt’s largest trading partner, accounting for roughly one-third of Egypt’s foreign trade.
Under the strategic partnership, cooperation focuses on several key areas, including economic stability and investment, energy and climate cooperation, migration management, regional security, and political coordination on regional conflicts.
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