CAIRO - 16 June 2026: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met today in France with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, the Official Spokesperson for the Presidency, said President El-Sisi praised the strong momentum and positive trajectory of Egypt-European Union relations since they were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.
President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening relations with the EU and exploring new opportunities for cooperation in innovative and non-traditional fields. He highlighted ongoing efforts to activate the outcomes of the 2024 Investment Conference, as well as the economic event held on the sidelines of the Egypt-EU Summit in October 2025.
The President also reviewed Egypt’s structural economic reform efforts, which aim to improve the competitiveness and resilience of the economy and enhance the investment climate. He expressed hope that these reforms would contribute to expanding the presence and operations of European companies in Egypt.
For her part, von der Leyen said on her official X account that the EU is moving quickly to implement its 2024 partnership with Egypt. She noted that €1.5 billion will be disbursed this month to support Egypt’s reform program, in addition to mobilizing €8 billion in investments in cooperation with President El-Sisi.
Von der Leyen added that the meeting also addressed diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. She stressed the EU’s support for the swift implementation by all parties of the agreement between the United States and Iran, and expressed hope for tangible progress in Gaza regarding recovery and reconstruction.
President El-Sisi is participating in the G7 Summit, hosted by France, alongside leaders of member states and a number of international partners. The summit is discussing key international and regional issues, as well as global economic challenges.
The agenda includes geopolitical developments, the global economic situation, energy security, climate change, and ways to strengthen international cooperation in addressing current challenges.
President El-Sisi is also scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings with leaders and officials of participating countries to discuss ways to enhance joint relations and exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
Von der Leyen affirmed that Egypt is a central and stable partner for Europe in a turbulent region.
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