BREST, France – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi underlined the important position of the European Union (EU) within the framework of the Egyptian policy.
He added that the EU is a key partner in the modernization process of various development sectors in Egypt.
Sisi made the remarks on Friday during a meeting in Brest with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Egypt’s Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen hailed as “historic and distinguished” relations between the European Union and Egypt, emphasizing the European side’s interest in developing its traditional partnership with Egypt in the coming stage, especially in light of Egypt’s political weight at the regional and international levels.
She also pointed out to Egypt’s role as a link between the Arab world and Europe, noting that the country is a main source of maintaining security and stability in the region.
The meeting between Sisi and von der Leyen touched on various aspects of relations between Cairo and the European Union, whether with regard to the political, economic and development areas, or in relation to joint cooperation sectors, especially the new and renewable energy field, the presidential spokesman said.
The two sides also discussed coordination between Egypt and EU on several key international and regional issues in international forums.
The agenda of the meeting also included reviewing Egypt’s preparations for hosting the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el Sheikh next November.
