Egypt, Greece discuss GREGY electricity interconnection project, regional issues

CAIRO – 18 January 2026: Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, received his Greek Giorgos Gerapetritis on Sunday, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties, and regional issues of mutual concerns like the illegal migration, crises in some neighboring countries.

The two ministers held a political consultation session to discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic relations between the two countries and to exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdelatty praised the depth and strength of Egyptian-Greek relations, particularly following their elevation to the level of a strategic partnership last May. He emphasized Egypt’s pride in the longstanding historical ties between the two friendly nations and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation across various fields.

Minister Abdelatty expressed his aspiration to further enhance economic and investment cooperation and to increase bilateral trade. He highlighted the importance of the GREGY electricity interconnection project as a qualitative leap in bilateral relations, noting its role in enhancing European energy security and supporting the transition to a green economy. He also stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, including natural gas.

The consultations addressed the issue of irregular migration, with Minister Abdelatty reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to addressing the phenomenon and its repercussions. He emphasized the importance of continued coordination with Greece within a comprehensive and balanced approach that integrates humanitarian considerations with economic development. He also stressed the need to expedite the implementation of the agreement on the recruitment of seasonal Egyptian workers to Greece.

The Official Spokesperson added that the consultations included an exchange of views on a number of regional and international issues, foremost among them the situation in the Gaza Strip. The two ministers emphasized the importance of coordinated regional and international efforts to advance the implementation of the second phase of the U.S. President’s plan. 

Minister Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s support for the announcement of the formation of a technocratic committee to administer the Gaza Strip, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. He underscored the importance of the committee swiftly assuming its responsibilities in managing daily affairs in Gaza, while preserving the organic link between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. He also stressed the need to deploy an international stabilization force to monitor the ceasefire, ensure Israeli withdrawal, and pave the way for early recovery and reconstruction. In this context, he welcomed Greece’s interest in actively contributing to Gaza’s reconstruction.

Furthermore, Minister Abdelatty briefed his Greek counterpart on the outcomes of the fifth consultative meeting to coordinate peace efforts in Sudan, held in Cairo on January 14. He outlined Egypt’s efforts within the Quartet framework to achieve a humanitarian truce leading to a comprehensive ceasefire, reaffirming Egypt’s unwavering support for Sudan’s unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national institutions.

The consultations also addressed developments in the Horn of Africa, with both ministers expressing their rejection of any infringement on Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity. In this context, Minister Abdelatty condemned Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland, stressing that it violates international law, infringes upon Somalia’s sovereignty, and undermines regional stability. He warned against the risks of escalation and its potential impact on the security and stability of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

The two ministers further exchanged views on the latest developments in Libya. Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s firm position in support of Libya’s unity and stability and its rejection of foreign interference. He emphasized the importance of a comprehensive Libyan-led political solution that meets the aspirations of the Libyan people, safeguards their sovereignty, advances the political process, and leads to the simultaneous holding of presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible, as well as the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries.

At the conclusion of the consultations, both ministers reaffirmed the strength of the Egyptian-Greek strategic partnership and their shared commitment to continued coordination on issues of mutual interest, particularly in light of mounting regional and international challenges. They also emphasized the necessity of fully respecting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of states and prioritizing political solutions to ongoing crises.