Egypt’s Foreign Minister to Meet EU Commissioner for Mediterranean Initiatives

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is set to meet with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica on March 2, 2025, in Cairo. Their discussions will revolve around developing the New Pact for the Mediterranean, enhancing regional cooperation, and signing the ‘Egypt Food Resilience’ project worth €90 million. Šuica will also focus on Egypt’s political and economic reforms and attracting EU investments in renewable energy.

Cairo will serve as the venue for a significant meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Ms. Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025. The discussions will focus on strengthening regional ties and initiatives, culminating in a press conference as detailed by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

Commissioner Šuica’s visit forms a crucial part of ongoing high-level discussions aimed at establishing the New Pact for the Mediterranean. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Mediterranean partners and EU member states, seeks to address common challenges by enhancing social interactions, stimulating economic development, and bolstering regional security.

During her visit, Commissioner Šuica will engage with prominent Egyptian leaders, including President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat. Notably, they will co-sign the ‘Egypt Food Resilience’ project, a €90 million initiative supported by both the EU and the European Investment Bank.

Additionally, Commissioner Šuica will highlight Egypt’s commitment to advancing political and economic reforms, in accordance with the EU’s Macrofinancial Assistance package and the goals of their Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership. The EU’s ongoing efforts aim to attract investments in Egypt, particularly in sectors such as clean technology and renewable energy, as stated in the announcement.

The meeting between Egypt’s Foreign Minister and the EU Commissioner underscores the commitment of both entities to fostering cooperation in the Mediterranean region. With strategic discussions on economic growth, stability, and shared initiatives like the ‘Egypt Food Resilience’ project, this dialogue reflects ongoing efforts to address regional challenges through collaboration and investment.

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