Egypt FM reviews Gaza ceasefire efforts in call with EU official - Foreign Affairs
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, both sides discussed the developments in the Gaza Strip, where the Egyptian FM emphasised the necessity of ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid amid the humanitarian crisis in the strip.
He also informed the EU Commissioner of Egypt's preparations to host, in collaboration with the Palestinian government and the UN, the International Conference on Early Recovery and Reconstruction in Gaza once a ceasefire agreement is reached.
The Egyptian FM stressed the important role of the EU and its member states in this regard, given that the EU is the largest donor to the Palestinian National Authority.
Egypt-EU relations
During the call, the top Egyptian diplomat also praised the progress witnessed in Egypt-EU relations and the efforts by both sides in implementing the six pillars of the comprehensive strategic partnership.
He welcomed the efforts made by the European Commissioner and her support in securing the European Parliament and Council's approval of the second tranche of the macro-financial assistance package to Egypt.
The package, mounting to €4 billion, targets supporting Egypt's efforts in facing multiple economic and developmental challenges amid regional and international instability.
Abdelatty expressed Egypt's keenness to further enhance economic, investment, and trade relations with the EU across various sectors, in light of the Egyptian government's efforts to attract foreign investments.
The call also addressed the issue of migration. The Egyptian FM stressed the importance of linking migration with development and addressing the root causes of irregular migration.
He underscored the need to strengthen the partnership in the area of regular migration and to support European investments in Egypt in ways that contribute to job creation.
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