The city of Sharm El-Sheikh is witnessing intensive final preparations ahead of the launch of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM), with official sessions set to begin tomorrow, September 12, 2025, under the auspices of the Egyptian Parliament.
Event Details and Arrangements
Sharm El-Sheikh’s Cleopatra Resort will host delegations from 43 member states, including parliamentary speakers and distinguished guests from across the Mediterranean. The Egyptian House of Representatives, led by Speaker Counselor Dr. Hanafi Gebali, is supervising all logistical and organizational arrangements to ensure smooth coordination, high-level security, and comprehensive media coverage
Mohamed Abou El-Enein, Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament and current President of the PA-UfM, will address the opening session, presenting the Assembly’s roadmap and current priorities for the Mediterranean region
Program and Main Issues
The Assembly’s plenary sessions and committee meetings will focus on urgent regional challenges—economic cooperation, youth engagement, technological innovation, and climate action among them. Delegates will deliberate collaborative solutions, aiming for actionable recommendations to be announced at the conclusion of the event
Complementing the formal agenda, the Egyptian Parliament has organized cultural and heritage activities to showcase Egypt’s tourism diversity, development achievements, and historic landmarks—such as a field visit to Saint Catherine’s Monastery and a boat trip along Sharm El-Sheikh’s coast
Strategic Significance
Egypt’s hosting of the PA-UfM meetings underscores its active commitment to parliamentary diplomacy and regional partnership-building at a pivotal time for the Euro-Mediterranean region. The event positions Egypt as a key driver of dialogue, stability, and cooperation in facing Mediterranean and global challenges.
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