Egypt’s Amb. to EU Stresses Importance of Strategic Co-op, Regional Peace

Ahmed Abu Zeid, Egypt’s Ambassador to Belgium, the European Union (EU), NATO, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, met with members of the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with the Mashreq Countries.

The session was dedicated to reviewing Egypt-EU relations and listening to Egypt’s perspective on the situation in the Middle East.

The session began with a keynote address by Ambassador Abu Zeid, who outlined the current momentum in Egypt-EU relations following the recent upgrade to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

He highlighted ongoing efforts to activate this partnership across its six pillars, emphasizing the importance of mutual benefit for the peoples on both sides of the Mediterranean.

Moreover, the Egyptian ambassador stressed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening economic and investment ties with the European Union (EU), building on the outcomes of last year’s Investment Conference and the positive steps Egypt has taken in its economic reform journey.

He pointed to the promising investment opportunities in the Egyptian market as a foundation for further cooperation.

Regarding regional issues, Abu Zeid addressed the key challenges facing the Middle East, notably the Palestinian cause and crises in Syria, Yemen, Sudan, and the Red Sea region.

He also underscored Egypt’s ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in both the Middle East and Africa, and the need for continued dialogue and coordination between Egypt and EU on these shared challenges.

Furthermore, he also highlighted Egypt's interest in strengthening parliamentary cooperation, praising recent high-level exchange visits that have reflected mutual commitment to fostering stronger ties between the peoples of both regions.

In addition, Abu Zeid welcomed the upcoming visit of the EU Delegation for Relations with the Mashreq to Egypt later this month, describing it as a valuable opportunity to witness Egypt’s reform and development efforts firsthand and to better understand its perspectives on regional developments and its role in promoting stability.