Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has held talks with European Union Home Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner aimed at deepening cooperation on migration, border management, and efforts to curb migrant smuggling.
Abdelatty highlighted the heavy burden Egypt faces from hosting millions of refugees who have fled protracted regional conflicts. In a Foreign Ministry statement released on Thursday, he pointed to measurable progress, including a notable reduction in irregular migration flows from Egyptian territory toward Europe.
He emphasized that accommodating such large refugee populations places additional economic pressure on the state, underscoring the need for international assistance to enable Egypt to fulfill its responsibilities and continue providing essential services to those displaced.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ambassador Nader Zaki reported that Abdelatty welcomed the expanding partnership between Egypt and the EU in security, migration, and international protection.
He also reaffirmed Cairo’s dedication to further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership initiated in March 2024.
The foreign minister stressed the importance of a holistic migration management strategy that connects migration with economic and social development while addressing the underlying drivers of irregular movement.
He described migration as a shared challenge that requires ongoing coordination and collaboration between Egypt and the European Union.
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