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Saturday, 09 May 2026 / 04:45 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, for the official inauguration of the new Headquarters of Senghor University, in New Borg El-Arab City.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi welcomed French President Macron upon his arrival at the Senghor University’s new Headquarters. A commemorative photo was taken on the occasion, followed by an expanded session of talks between President El-Sisi and President Macron, attended by the two countries’ delegations.
President El-Sisi welcomed President Macron’s visit to Egypt, stressing that it reflects the outstanding Egyptian-French friendship relations. The President lauded the remarkable progress in bilateral relations across various spheres, particularly following their elevation to the level of a strategic partnership during the French President’s visit to Egypt in April 2025.
President El-Sisi emphasized the vital necessity to forge closer bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, education, industry, and transport, in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the two friendly peoples and contributes to advancing the strategic relations between Egypt and the European Union.
France's President Macron expressed his pleasure at visiting Egypt once again, extending congratulations to President El-Sisi on the inauguration of the new Headquarters of Senghor University. President Macron noted that the University stands as an academic landmark that bolsters scientific and cultural cooperation among member states of the International Organization of La Francophonie, while supporting its efforts in preparing qualified leadership cadres.
The French President also commended the current progress in bilateral relations, affirming his agreement with President El-Sisi regarding the vital need to further enhance these ties. President Macron expressed his country’s commitment to further advancing cooperation across various fields. He also lauded the volume of trade exchange and French investments in Egypt, emphasizing France’s keenness on strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries.
The meeting also focused on regional developments. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts aimed at containing current tensions. The President stressed the necessity to spare the region further escalation and instability, given their negative repercussions on regional and global security, as well as their impact on supply chains, trade, and transportation.
President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s steadfast position in support of the security and stability of fellow Arab nations, underscoring Egypt’s categorical rejection of any infringement upon their sovereignty or the resources of their peoples. For his part, French President Macron commended Egypt’s efforts, expressing his aspiration for a swift resolution to the current crisis in a manner that restores peace and stability to the Middle East.
The two Presidents also discussed developments regarding the Palestinian cause. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to solidify the agreement on ending the war in the Gaza Strip and implement the requirements of the second phase. The President emphasized the imperative need to reinforce the unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip, as well as commence the process of early recovery and reconstruction.
President El-Sisi also expressed Egypt’s grave concern over the escalation of violations in the West Bank. The President reaffirmed that there is no path forward except through the revival of a political process conducive to the establishment of an independent Palestinian State along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy and based on the two-state solution. The President expressed Egypt’s appreciation for France’s constructive role in supporting the Palestinian cause.
The meeting also reviewed developments in Lebanon. The two Presidents agreed on the crucial necessity to maintain peace and stability. They also explored ways to cultivate closer cooperation among Mediterranean nations to achieve shared development, prosperity, and well-being for both shores of the Mediterranean.
Saturday, 09 May 2026 / 04:45 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, for the official inauguration of the new Headquarters of Senghor University, in New Borg El-Arab City.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi welcomed French President Macron upon his arrival at the Senghor University’s new Headquarters. A commemorative photo was taken on the occasion, followed by an expanded session of talks between President El-Sisi and President Macron, attended by the two countries’ delegations.
President El-Sisi welcomed President Macron’s visit to Egypt, stressing that it reflects the outstanding Egyptian-French friendship relations. The President lauded the remarkable progress in bilateral relations across various spheres, particularly following their elevation to the level of a strategic partnership during the French President’s visit to Egypt in April 2025.
President El-Sisi emphasized the vital necessity to forge closer bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, education, industry, and transport, in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the two friendly peoples and contributes to advancing the strategic relations between Egypt and the European Union.
France's President Macron expressed his pleasure at visiting Egypt once again, extending congratulations to President El-Sisi on the inauguration of the new Headquarters of Senghor University. President Macron noted that the University stands as an academic landmark that bolsters scientific and cultural cooperation among member states of the International Organization of La Francophonie, while supporting its efforts in preparing qualified leadership cadres.
The French President also commended the current progress in bilateral relations, affirming his agreement with President El-Sisi regarding the vital need to further enhance these ties. President Macron expressed his country’s commitment to further advancing cooperation across various fields. He also lauded the volume of trade exchange and French investments in Egypt, emphasizing France’s keenness on strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries.
The meeting also focused on regional developments. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts aimed at containing current tensions. The President stressed the necessity to spare the region further escalation and instability, given their negative repercussions on regional and global security, as well as their impact on supply chains, trade, and transportation.
President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s steadfast position in support of the security and stability of fellow Arab nations, underscoring Egypt’s categorical rejection of any infringement upon their sovereignty or the resources of their peoples. For his part, French President Macron commended Egypt’s efforts, expressing his aspiration for a swift resolution to the current crisis in a manner that restores peace and stability to the Middle East.
The two Presidents also discussed developments regarding the Palestinian cause. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to solidify the agreement on ending the war in the Gaza Strip and implement the requirements of the second phase. The President emphasized the imperative need to reinforce the unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip, as well as commence the process of early recovery and reconstruction.
President El-Sisi also expressed Egypt’s grave concern over the escalation of violations in the West Bank. The President reaffirmed that there is no path forward except through the revival of a political process conducive to the establishment of an independent Palestinian State along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy and based on the two-state solution. The President expressed Egypt’s appreciation for France’s constructive role in supporting the Palestinian cause.
The meeting also reviewed developments in Lebanon. The two Presidents agreed on the crucial necessity to maintain peace and stability. They also explored ways to cultivate closer cooperation among Mediterranean nations to achieve shared development, prosperity, and well-being for both shores of the Mediterranean.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020