Egypt's PM Meets German Ambassador to Discuss Areas of Mutual Interest

On Sunday, Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouli, met with Frank Schulze, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Cairo, at the government's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

The meeting reviewed a range of issues and topics of mutual interest, in the presence of Ambassador Wael Hamed, Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs.

The Prime Minister began by emphasizing the depth and strength of the strategic relations between Cairo and Berlin across political, economic, commercial, and investment fields. Madbouli expressed his aspiration to continue working closely with Ambassador Schulze to further enhance all aspects of the bilateral relationship, including strengthening ties with Germany’s federal states.

He stressed Egypt’s commitment to developing economic relations with Germany, increasing Egyptian exports to German and European markets, and encouraging greater German investment in Egypt.

The Premier also reaffirmed Egypt’s ongoing expectation of Germany’s support for Egyptian interests within international bodies and institutions, including the European Union. He expressed hope for German backing in swiftly approving and disbursing the second tranche, worth €4 billion, of the European financial assistance package, with tripartite consultations expected between the Council, the European Parliament, and the European Commission next May.

He also commended the signing of a cooperation agreement on the transfer of skilled labor to Germany, which he described as beneficial to both countries. He further highlighted Germany’s support for Egypt in the field of technical education and curriculum development, aimed at providing skilled labor for both the Egyptian and German markets.

During the meeting, the German Ambassador expressed his deep appreciation for the warm reception at the New Administrative Capital, emphasizing that the bilateral relationship between Egypt and Germany is highly strategic and distinguished. Ambassador Schulze added that Cairo and Berlin share deep historical ties across politics, economy, culture, and science.

The Ambassador also praised Egypt’s critical role in efforts to end the war in Gaza, highlighting Egypt’s effective mediation that contributed to achieving a ceasefire. He further noted Germany’s support for the Arab and Islamic states’ approved plan for Gaza reconstruction.