Egypt’s FM meets with European Parliament committee to discuss position on regional developments

CAIRO - 27 May 2025: Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel Atty met on Monday with members of the European Parliament's Committee on Relations with the Mashreq Countries, chaired by MEP Laurent Castillo. 

Abdel Atty said Egypt is keen on working with all EU institutions, including the European Parliament, to support the Egyptian-EU partnership, which has been upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership. 

He highlighted the constructive political and economic relations with the European Union, reviewing the economic challenges facing Egypt as a result of developments in the region and the Red Sea.

Emphasizing the interconnectedness of the security and stability of the Middle East with European security, Egypt’s top diplomat briefed the European delegation on the country’s efforts to address these challenges.

He also explained Egypt's position on developments in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, and Libya, and the repercussions of these crises on the security and stability of the region.