Egypt's FM, High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs assert strategic nature of Egypt-EU ties

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Tue, 13 Jul 2021 - 11:58 GMT

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Egypt Today staff

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 - 11:58 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry – press photo

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry – press photo

CAIRO - 13 July 2020: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on Tuesday affirmed the strategic nature of Egypt-EU relations in light of common challenges facing both sides at the regional and international levels, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Ahmed Hafez.

 
The spokesman noted that both sides agreed on activating all mechanisms of cooperation as part of the Egyptian-European partnership agreement.
 
Talks also covered exchanging views on a set of regional issues of common interest, the spokesman added.
 
Meanwhile, Shoukry briefed the EU official on Egypt's vision aimed at settling the crises in the region to restore stability and achieve prosperity for the people of the region. The talks also covered the file of Libya, the Palestinian issue, the reconstruction efforts in Gaza, and Egypt's support for the Palestinian economy in the territories.
 
The Egyptian top diplomat also reviewed the latest developments in the Ethiopian dam, the Egyptian efforts to combat illegal migration and terrorism.
 
Shoukry and Borrell toured a photo exhibition on Egyptian civilization at the European Union headquarters.
 
The exhibition includes several photos of the most famous landmarks, monuments, and tourist attractions in Egypt, topped by the Nile River, the longest river in Africa, called the father of African rivers.

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