CAIRO - 20 November 2024: Rania A. Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with Ms. Angelina Eichhorst, the newly appointed European Union (EU) Ambassador to Cairo, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. This marked Ambassador Eichhorst’s first official meeting in her new role, succeeding Ambassador Christian Berger.
Al-Mashat congratulated Ambassador Eichhorst on her appointment, emphasizing Egypt's commitment to enhancing its strategic partnership with the EU. Discussions focused on key areas of economic cooperation, building on the €7.4 billion Egyptian-EU partnership framework. This package supports sustainable development projects, economic stability, and investment incentives while addressing migration and human capital development.
The Minister underscored the EU’s role as a principal partner in Egypt’s economic and social development journey, contributing to vital initiatives aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 goals. Recent milestones in Egyptian-EU relations were highlighted, including the Egyptian-EU Association Council meeting, the European Commission President’s high-level visit, and the Egyptian-EU Investment Conference.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and capacity building, setting the stage for deeper economic integration and mutual growth.
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