Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly speaks during the 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit in the Angolan capital, Luanda. Photo: Egyptian Cabinet
Madbouly made the remarks during the first plenary session on Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism at the 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit, held in Luanda, Angola, on 24–25 November.
Egypt's regional security efforts
In his address, Madbouly outlined Egypt’s role in regional security initiatives, including efforts with international partners to implement the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement on a Gaza ceasefire and Cairo’s continued support for an exclusively Libyan-led political process.
He also cited Egypt’s backing for sustainable financing for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), maritime security in the Red Sea, counterterrorism initiatives in the Sahel, and stability efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Madbouly reiterated Egypt’s call for an end to the war in Sudan, condemning reported violations in El-Fasher and stressing the need to preserve Sudan’s unity and institutional stability. He also voiced Cairo’s opposition to unilateral actions in the Horn of Africa or the Red Sea that could undermine regional sovereignty or heighten tensions.
Key African challenges
Madbouly conveyed President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s appreciation to Angola for its chairmanship of the AU, noting progress made in operationalizing the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) with EU support.
He said ongoing conflicts remain among the biggest obstacles to development goals under Agenda 2063, adding that recent crises underscored how African security is closely linked to European security. He stressed that any AU-EU partnership must rest on mutual respect, national ownership, and protection of state institutions and territorial integrity.
The Prime Minister called for a comprehensive approach to conflict resolution that tackles underlying drivers within the broader framework of peace, security, and development. This, he said, includes investment in infrastructure, education, health, and programmes for youth, women, and post-conflict recovery.
Madbouly urged reform of the multilateral system to give Africa a stronger role and reiterated Egypt’s support for the continent’s unified position on reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He also called on European partners to back reforms of international financial institutions to improve access to technology transfer and concessional financing for African states.
He added that Egypt is ready to expand cooperation with European partners on trilateral projects in African countries aimed at supporting peace and development.
Madbouly attended the summit on behalf of President El-Sisi, accompanied by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
Diplomatic meetings
According to the Egyptian cabinet, Madbouly held separate meetings with Angolan President João Lourenço, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and the prime ministers of Poland and Croatia, Donald Tusk and Andrej Plenković.
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and numerous African and European heads of state and government attended the summit. Representatives of regional organizations, civil society groups, the private sector, and youth organizations also participated.
Held under the theme Promoting Peace and Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism, the summit marks 25 years of AU-EU partnership since the inaugural meeting in Cairo in 2000.
This year’s agenda focuses on shared challenges, including peace and security, migration, climate change, economic development, the green economy, health, youth empowerment, and broader multilateral cooperation. It also examines ways to deepen the Africa-Europe partnership and strengthen economic integration between the two continents.
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