In an upcoming international summit scheduled for Sunday, President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus is set to visit Egypt, marking a significant step in the European Union’s relations with the North African nation. The high-profile event will be graced by the presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
The summit is poised to inaugurate the European Union’s strategic and comprehensive partnership with Egypt, a collaboration that spans six pillars encompassing political relations, economic stability, trade and investment, migration and mobility, security and demography, and human capital. A joint declaration formalizing this partnership is expected to be signed by Von der Leyen and el-Sisi.
Amidst the multilateral discussions, President Christodoulides is also scheduled to engage in a bilateral meeting with President el-Sisi. This will precede a joint meeting with all seven heads of government and subsequent talks between the delegations of the participating countries.
The evening will conclude with President el-Sisi hosting a dinner in honor of the six European leaders. The inclusion of Cyprus in this summit has been highlighted by the government as a testament to the country’s geostrategic role within the region. As the closest EU member state to Egypt and one that maintains excellent relations with all neighboring states, Cyprus’s participation underscores its significance in fostering regional stability and cooperation.
This summit is expected to pave the way for enhanced collaboration between Egypt and the European Union, promising new avenues for dialogue and partnership across various sectors. The outcomes of this meeting could have far-reaching implications for trade, security, and diplomatic relations in the Mediterranean region.
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