The talks follow agreements reached at the first EU–Egypt leaders’ summit in October 2025 and fall under the broader strategic partnership signed in March 2024.
Egyptian and EU officials discussed a range of conflicts, including the war in Iran and its regional fallout, as well as crises in Lebanon, Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, Sudan, and Ukraine.
They also reviewed developments in Syria, Libya, the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, and Yemen, reflecting shared concerns over instability across multiple regions.
The two sides examined their respective security initiatives and areas for cooperation, including a possible role in training Palestinian police for deployment in Gaza within the framework of a US-led comprehensive plan and in line with United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 2803.
Talks also addressed cooperation in maritime security and the protection of freedom of navigation in accordance with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), alongside water security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and non-proliferation and disarmament efforts.
EU support mechanisms, including the European Peace Facility, were also discussed.
Both sides said they aim to strengthen coordination on security challenges while maintaining a commitment to the UN Charter and international humanitarian law.
The meeting was co-chaired by Charles Fries, Deputy Secretary-General for Peace, Security and Defence at the European External Action Service, and Wael Hamed, Egypt’s Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Affairs.
Both sides agreed that the EU-Egypt Security and Defence Dialogue will be held regularly, alternating between Cairo and Brussels.
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