Austrian Chancellor: I thank President Sisi for his efforts in combating illegal immigration

Austrian State Counselor Karl Nehammer said that the partnership between the European Union and Egypt has taken a new level, thanking and appreciating President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for his generous hospitality and warm reception.

He added during a press conference after the Egyptian-European summit that the partnership is beneficial to both sides, and represents an important step for European security. He continued: “We see great opportunities for close cooperation with Egypt, especially in the field of green hydrogen,” thanking President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for Egypt’s efforts in hosting millions of... Refugees and efforts to combat illegal immigration.

He stressed that combating irregular migration represents a first priority for us, and efforts should be made to prevent it, so we need sustainable cooperation, praising the conclusion of an agreement with Egypt, as it is a country that will host a large number of refugees and has a large and important role.

The Austrian Chancellor pointed out that achieving security requires cooperation and partnerships, and this is the case in the war against terrorism, which represents an important part of this agreement, pointing out that terrorists are enemies of peoples and destroy societies, and all forms of it must be stopped with all our forces, and Egypt is an essential partner for the European Union in This regard.