President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meet With European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday, June 16, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, where the two leaders discussed relations between Egypt and the European Union and the latest developments in the Middle East, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.
during During the meeting, Sisi highlighted the growing relationship between Egypt and the European Union, especially after raising relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in March 2024 and holding the first summit between Egypt and the European Union in Brussels in October 2025.
President He stressed The importance of enhancing cooperation in the economic, trade and investment sectors, while enhancing political consultation and coordination to support regional peace and stability.
Costa He praised Developing relations between Egypt and the European Union, and emphasizing the bloc’s commitment to deepening cooperation in various fields to serve the interests of both sides.
The meeting too Directed Regional developments, where Sisi welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, and expressed his hope that it would help reduce tensions throughout the region.
he It has been confirmed He stressed Egypt’s commitment to working with European partners to find sustainable solutions to regional crises, pointing to what he described as a convergence of views between Egypt and the European Union on a number of key issues.
Regarding Gaza, Al-Sisi stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid, and accelerating early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the Strip.
For his part, Costa Confirm He stressed the importance of close coordination between Egypt and the European Union in addressing regional crises and promoting international peace and security. He also praised Egypt’s role in supporting stability in the Middle East and its efforts to support negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Costa as well Highlight He stressed the importance of cooperation between Egypt and the European Union in combating terrorism and irregular migration, describing it as important for achieving stability and prosperity on both sides of the Mediterranean.
Egypt and the European Union have maintained close coordination on a range of regional issues, including the war in Gaza, migration across the Mediterranean, and efforts to address the conflict in Sudan.