Egypt's Prime Minister holds high-level meetings at UN Conference on Financing for Development
In a pivotal discussion with Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Madbouly highlighted the substantial burden Egypt shoulders as a host country for a large population of migrants and refugees—despite ongoing economic challenges.
'We call upon the international community to extend greater support to Egypt, especially given the economic strains caused by regional conflicts and global crises,' Madbouly said.
He praised the strong partnership between Egypt and the IOM and reiterated Egypt's commitment to regional stability and inclusive policies, offering migrants access to education, healthcare, and employment—efforts recognised by numerous international bodies.
Pope commended Egypt's humanitarian leadership and expressed the IOM's readiness to deepen cooperation. She also applauded Egypt's efforts to promote legal and organised migration and expressed interest in enhancing collaboration, particularly in seasonal and skilled labour migration to Europe.
Responding to her inquiries, Madbouly outlined Egypt's coordination with European countries to establish legal migration frameworks that reflect Egypt's skilled labour potential and the mutual interest in addressing labour market demands.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to explore new areas of cooperation, reinforcing Egypt's role as a key partner in global migration governance.
Prime Minister Madbouly also met with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to discuss ongoing collaboration, particularly through the OECD's MENA Initiative on Governance and Competitiveness for Development.
Madbouly expressed Egypt's appreciation for the OECD's technical support and emphasised the importance of finalising the Country Cooperation Program, which he described as a cornerstone for deepening future collaboration in line with Egypt's national development priorities.
Joining the meeting, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Rania Al-Mashat elaborated on the scope of current projects with the OECD, noting their alignment with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the government's structural reform agenda. She added that several joint activities and consultations are planned in the coming period to enhance Egypt's integration of global expertise into national planning.
Cormann praised Egypt's reform momentum and reaffirmed the OECD's support for Egypt's sustainable development goals, acknowledging the country's critical role in regional stability and international cooperation.
Madbouly proposed the development of a strategic roadmap for future cooperation with the OECD to deepen bilateral ties and accelerate Egypt's economic transformation.
In a key regional dialogue, Prime Minister Madbouly met with Algerian Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui, where both leaders reaffirmed the historic and strategic relationship between Egypt and Algeria.
Madbouly conveyed President Al-Sisi's greetings to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and emphasised the importance of elevating bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.
'We must accelerate preparations for the next session of the Egyptian-Algerian High Joint Committee,' he stated, calling for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and regional affairs.
Larbaoui echoed the call for deeper ties and conveyed President Tebboune's regards to President Al-Sisi. He also commended Egypt's pivotal role in promoting regional stability and security.
The two leaders explored expanded cooperation in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture, and reaffirmed their mutual interest in fostering deeper economic integration between the two nations.
Prime Minister Madbouly's diplomatic engagements in Seville reflect Egypt's strategic vision to bolster international partnerships, attract support for its development agenda, and reaffirm its role as a regional stabiliser amid global uncertainty. The meetings demonstrated broad international recognition of Egypt's importance and a shared readiness to deepen cooperation on key global challenges.
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