Egyptian FM, EU Commissioner Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Reconstruction

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received a telephone call today from Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, focusing on deepening Egypt–EU cooperation across multiple strategic fronts.

Abdelatty welcomed EU efforts and Commissioner Šuica’s support in securing the approval of the €4 billion second tranche of macro-financial assistance to Egypt. He emphasized this funding will bolster Egypt’s response to economic and developmental challenges amid regional and global turbulence.

The ministers discussed plans to expand economic, trade, and investment ties, aligned with Egypt’s foreign investment attraction objectives. Abdelatty stressed the importance of addressing irregular migration by linking it with sustainable development, and highlighted the need to scale up cooperation in regulated migration and European investment to generate employment opportunities inside Egypt.

Regarding Gaza, Abdelatty urged for an immediate resumption of the ceasefire and unhindered access for humanitarian, relief, and medical aid. He briefed Commissioner Šuica on Egypt’s active coordination with Qatar and the United States, and announced Egypt’s commitment to hosting an international conference on emergency recovery and reconstruction in Gaza—pending a durable ceasefire—in partnership with the Palestinian Authority and the UN. He also underscored the pivotal role of the EU and its member states, noting their status as the leading donors to the Palestinian Authority.