Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty will meet with EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica on March 2, 2025, in Cairo. The visit will focus on the New Pact for the Mediterranean and include discussions on economic collaborations, featuring a €90 million project on food resilience. Šuica will also engage with Egyptian leaders on reforms and investments, particularly in clean technologies.
On March 2, 2025, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is scheduled to host European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Ms. Dubravka Šuica, in Cairo. The meeting aims to facilitate extensive discussions followed by a press conference, as stated by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Šuica’s visit is part of ongoing high-level dialogues to develop the New Pact for the Mediterranean. This initiative seeks to address common challenges by enhancing people-to-people interactions, stimulating economic development, and bolstering regional stability, with input from Mediterranean partner countries and EU Member States.
During her visit, Šuica will engage with key Egyptian officials, including President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat. She will also oversee the signing of the ‘Egypt Food Resilience’ project, a €90 million initiative co-funded by the EU and the European Investment Bank.
Moreover, Commissioner Šuica will highlight Egypt’s political and economic reform efforts in alignment with the EU’s Macro-financial Assistance directive. This partnership aims to attract EU investments, particularly in clean technology and renewable energy sectors, furthering collaboration between Egypt and the EU.
The upcoming meeting between Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty and EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica underscores significant diplomatic efforts to develop the New Pact for the Mediterranean. Their discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in economic growth, security, and strategic investments in Egypt’s environmental initiatives. The outcomes will reflect commitment to advancing regional stability and mutual development between Egypt and the EU.
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