Egypt’s FM Meets EU Commissioner to Deepen Strategic Energy Partnership

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration,  Badr Abdelatty, met on Thursday with Dan Jørgensen, the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, during his official visit to Brussels. 

The meeting focused on advancing the strategic and comprehensive partnership between Egypt and the EU, with particular emphasis on cooperation in renewable energy and climate change.

Minister Abdelatty welcomed the strengthening of ties with the EU, highlighting Egypt’s central role in promoting clean and renewable energy in the Middle East. 

He underscored that energy and climate are two pillars of the six main areas of cooperation agreed upon under the Egypt-EU partnership framework.

During the talks, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s efforts in the fields of renewable energy, climate action, and green transition. He pointed to the recent launch of Egypt’s ambitious national hydrogen strategy, aimed at positioning the country as a regional hub for green energy. 

He also emphasized Egypt’s commitment to attracting foreign investment in renewable energy, especially from European partners, including companies from Norway, Denmark, Greece, Belgium, and Italy.

The minister stressed Egypt’s approach to balancing economic growth with its green transformation agenda, in line with the national Vision 2030 strategy for sustainable development. He called for enhanced collaboration with the European Union to support this transition and advance mutual goals in energy security and climate resilience.

The meeting comes as part of broader efforts to align Egypt’s green economy ambitions with EU priorities and deepen bilateral cooperation in addressing global energy and environmental challenges.