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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 / 01:35 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the European Commission, Ms.Ursula von der Leyen, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French city of Èvian.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi commended the momentum and positive trajectory characterizing Egypt-EU relations since their elevation to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024. The President emphasized Egypt’s commitment to further strengthening these relations and to unlocking new avenues for cooperation across innovative and unconventional fields. In this regard, President El-Sisi underscored ongoing efforts to implement the outcomes of the 2024 Investment Conference, as well as the economic forum convened on the margins of the Egypt-EU Summit in October 2025.
President El-Sisi also reviewed measures pursued by the Egyptian State to enact structural economic reforms, which seek to drive competitiveness and foster resilience of the Egyptian economy, while further cultivating a conducive investment climate. The President expressed optimism that these efforts would translate into an expansion of European investments and business activities in Egypt.
The President of the European Commission voiced the satisfaction of both the Commission and European institutions regarding the dynamic pace of cooperation with Egypt across all domains. Ms. von der Leyen commended Egypt’s economic reform efforts over the past years, as well as its pivotal role in combating terrorism and countering illegal migration, particularly in view of the significant economic and humanitarian burdens it has endured due to crises in its regional milieu. The President of the European Commission affirmed the European Union’s commitment to forging closer cooperation with Egypt to address shared challenges, build peace, and strengthen cooperation across both shores of the Mediterranean.
President El-Sisi and the European official also discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern. The President outlined the key tenets underpinning Egypt’s position, which is grounded in the imperative to reach sustainable political solutions to all regional crises, thereby preserving the sovereignty of states and the resources of their peoples. The President emphasized Egypt’s support for the efforts that culminated in the agreement between the United States and Iran, which serves to prevent a return to military escalation in the region while upholding the security and sovereignty of the Gulf Cooperation Council states and ensuring the freedom of international navigation.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi also stressed Egypt’s commitment to collaborating with the European Union to implement the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the President discussed Egypt’s support for the stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Lebanon, as well as its efforts to end the crisis in Sudan and alleviate the suffering of its brotherly people.
For her part, the President of the European Commission commended Egypt’s responsible approaches toward regional crises and lauded the significant convergence of views between Egypt and the European Union, which positions both sides to assume constructive roles in resolving the current crises.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 / 01:35 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the European Commission, Ms.Ursula von der Leyen, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French city of Èvian.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi commended the momentum and positive trajectory characterizing Egypt-EU relations since their elevation to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024. The President emphasized Egypt’s commitment to further strengthening these relations and to unlocking new avenues for cooperation across innovative and unconventional fields. In this regard, President El-Sisi underscored ongoing efforts to implement the outcomes of the 2024 Investment Conference, as well as the economic forum convened on the margins of the Egypt-EU Summit in October 2025.
President El-Sisi also reviewed measures pursued by the Egyptian State to enact structural economic reforms, which seek to drive competitiveness and foster resilience of the Egyptian economy, while further cultivating a conducive investment climate. The President expressed optimism that these efforts would translate into an expansion of European investments and business activities in Egypt.
The President of the European Commission voiced the satisfaction of both the Commission and European institutions regarding the dynamic pace of cooperation with Egypt across all domains. Ms. von der Leyen commended Egypt’s economic reform efforts over the past years, as well as its pivotal role in combating terrorism and countering illegal migration, particularly in view of the significant economic and humanitarian burdens it has endured due to crises in its regional milieu. The President of the European Commission affirmed the European Union’s commitment to forging closer cooperation with Egypt to address shared challenges, build peace, and strengthen cooperation across both shores of the Mediterranean.
President El-Sisi and the European official also discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern. The President outlined the key tenets underpinning Egypt’s position, which is grounded in the imperative to reach sustainable political solutions to all regional crises, thereby preserving the sovereignty of states and the resources of their peoples. The President emphasized Egypt’s support for the efforts that culminated in the agreement between the United States and Iran, which serves to prevent a return to military escalation in the region while upholding the security and sovereignty of the Gulf Cooperation Council states and ensuring the freedom of international navigation.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi also stressed Egypt’s commitment to collaborating with the European Union to implement the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the President discussed Egypt’s support for the stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Lebanon, as well as its efforts to end the crisis in Sudan and alleviate the suffering of its brotherly people.
For her part, the President of the European Commission commended Egypt’s responsible approaches toward regional crises and lauded the significant convergence of views between Egypt and the European Union, which positions both sides to assume constructive roles in resolving the current crises.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020