Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received Thursday the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell at Tahrir Palace in Cairo.
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FM Sameh Shoukry During his meeting EU HR/VP Josep Borrell at Tahrir Palace in Cairo- Press Photo[/caption]
It is his first visit to the country since taking office and an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations and the EU-Egypt partnership, as well as exchange on regional issues, notably Libya, the Middle East Peace Process, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, according to the European Commission's statement.
During his visit, High Representative/Vice-President Borrell will meet President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Minister of Defence Mohamed Zaki, and other interlocutors.
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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi[/caption]
Foreign Minister Shoukry and Borrell held a joint press point.
"The visit underlines the EU’s strong commitment to continue its common work with Egypt, also in areas of crucial importance for the Egyptian people such as environment, energy and water management, socio-economic development, education, health and rural development," the statement read.
It follows Borrell’s visit to Libya on 1 September, where he reiterated the EU’s unwavering support for the resolution of the conflict and the need for concrete actions to follow the recent ceasefire announcement.
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