Cairo: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the Prime Ministers of the Benelux countries, specifically Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium, to discuss strategic partnerships and regional issues. The meeting included high-level officials such as Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, and ambassadors from the Benelux countries.

According to State Information Service Egypt, President El-Sisi expressed gratitude to the Prime Ministers for attending the Grand Egyptian Museum’s inauguration and highlighted the strong relations between Egypt and the Benelux nations. He emphasized the significance of boosting investments, particularly in renewable energy and green hydrogen.

The discussions also covered migration, with President El-Sisi stressing the need for collaboration between Egypt and European nations to address illegal migration by tackling its root causes. He noted Egypt’s role in hosting approximately 9.5 million foreign nationals, advocating for support in resolving regional crises.

The President highlighted the importance of implementing the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement to cease hostilities in Gaza, urging increased humanitarian aid and a clear UN Security Council resolution. The leaders agreed on the necessity of the two-state solution for Middle East peace.

Dialogue on Sudan emphasized the importance of ending conflict and enhancing coordination between Egypt and the Benelux countries. The Prime Ministers acknowledged Egypt’s critical role in regional stability and expressed interest in recovering stolen Egyptian antiquities and cooperation on water security, particularly with The Netherlands.

The meeting concluded with affirmations of Egypt’s pivotal position in ensuring Middle East stability, with commitments to strengthen ties across various sectors.