Issues to be addressed by Egypt's president in 6th EU-AU Summit disclosed

CAIRO – 15 February 2022: Spokesperson of the Egyptian Presidency Bassam Rady revealed to press Tuesday the topics President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi will focus on in his speech Thursday during the 6th European Union-African Union Summit in Brussels.

The president will urge the reinvigoration of international efforts targeting to facilitate the integration of African states into the world economy, and aid them to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs 2030).

The Egyptian chief of state will, subsequently, underscore the salience of transferring technology to developing countries, channeling foreign investment to them, and helping them expand their reliance on renewable energy.  

Equally, the president will stress the necessity to crystallize a joint vision on backing and funding Africa during the pandemic. That is in addition to facilitating the proliferation and fair distribution of technicalities pertinent to the epidemic, especially those related to the production of vaccines.

President Sisi will present some of Egypt's preparations to host COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh in November. In that context, he will highlight the efforts deployed by Egypt so that the outcomes come out balanced and applicable.

The president will hold consultation with each of King Philippe Leopold of Belgium, and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on strengthening bilateral ties as well as coordination over international and regional matters of mutual interest. Further, he will meet a number of Belgian businesspeople to promote investment in Egypt.

The Egyptian head of state will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts on the sidelines of the summit to confer over joint relations.