Egyptian-Polish relations ‘example to be emulated': Polish FM
CAIRO – 16 April 2025: Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on Wednesday that Egyptian-Polish relations are an 'example to be emulated'.
Sikorski added, in a joint press conference with Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty, that his talks in Egypt addressed the current international situation.
He explained that Egypt and Poland face challenges such as the Russian-Ukrainian war, the situation in Gaza, the situation in the Red Sea, illegal immigration, instability in Libya, and the civil war in Sudan, all of which have impacted security.
He noted that Egypt is affected by rising prices due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, and Poland is also affected by the flow of illegal immigration.
'I explained to Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty the main points of the program for Poland's EU Presidency,' Sikorski said, noting that there is cooperation between the European Union and Egypt, in accordance with the Association Agreement signed in March of last year.
He affirmed Poland's support for the second tranche of the microfinance package directed to Egypt, and also encouraged the modernization and reform programs being implemented in Egypt.
He emphasized the importance of Polish tourism in Egypt, noting that in 2024, Poland ranked fifth in the number of travelers to Egypt. He expressed his hope for direct flights and approval to increase the number of travelers from Poland.
He also stressed the importance of bilateral economic cooperation between both countries, as major Polish companies are investing in Egypt. He also expressed his gratitude for the removal of bureaucratic obstacles, noting that cooperation in Egyptian antiquities will be part of the partnership between our two countries.
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