US EditionThe first EU-Egypt summit will focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza
Leaders aim to boost political and economic ties with focus on trade, security, migration, and regional stability; EU was Egypt’s largest trading partner in 2024 with 22% of total trade.
- Egypt and the European Union will hold their first bilateral talks on Wednesday in Brussels to address security, trade, migration, and the situation in Gaza.
- Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi is expected to announce increased European economic assistance and Egypt's admission to the EU's Horizons research program.
- El-Sissi highlighted the need for a two-state solution and called Trump's Mideast proposal the 'last chance' for peace during discussions with world leaders.
- Concerns over migration pressures will be addressed, as Egypt plays a significant role as a transit point for migrants attempting to reach Europe.
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Egypt-EU Summit Addresses Economic Cooperation and Regional Stability
The inaugural Egypt–EU Summit is taking place today, Wednesday, 22 October, in Brussels, Belgium, where President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi is meeting with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss shared interests and cooperation strategies. This summit follows the European Union–Egypt Summit held in Cairo in March 2024, which marked the launch of a Strategic and Comprehensive Partner…
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The first EU-Egypt summit will focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza
Egypt and the European Union are holding their first summit in Brussels. Leaders will discuss on Wednesday security, trade, migration, and stability in Gaza.
Egyptian President al-Sisi will receive a dinner in Brussels to curb irregular migration to Europe and receive money for it.
FirstUp: EU-Egypt summit in Brussels, King Charles to visit the Vatican... The headlines of the day
The first European Union and Egypt summit is set to take place in Brussels, with António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen representing the EU. Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be visiting the Vatican to mark the Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church. This will mark the first time in 500 years that a British monarch will pray in public
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