During the Egyptian-European Summit held today, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen discussed the signing of a joint political declaration aimed at elevating the relationship between Egypt and the European Union to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This partnership is seen as a historic moment, with von der Leyen expressing gratitude towards Egypt for its humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip, currently facing famine, and calling for a rapid ceasefire. The leaders, including six European leaders present in Cairo, also agreed on rejecting any Israeli military operation in Rafah, highlighting the importance of Egypt's role as a pillar of security and peace in the region. The summit underscores the deep value placed on the partnership between Egypt and the European Union.
Egypt and European leaders reject Israeli planned operation in Rafah https://t.co/49Uwk1cScG
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and European leaders opposed Israeli plans for a military operation against Hamas in Rafah on Sunday, as the security cabinet met to set a redline for a hostage deal. By: @tovahlazaroff https://t.co/DeIndAjpdJ
“The European Union recognizes Egypt as a reliable partner and its unique and vital geostrategic role as a pillar of security, moderation and peace in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa region. Egypt and the EU will continue to work towards building a positive agenda for… https://t.co/S7U8cagmbH
Visiting Cairo, EU president says Gaza ‘facing famine,’ calls for ‘rapid’ ceasefire https://t.co/MGATtXr1Bp
Sisi said that Egypt and European leaders have agreed to reject an Israeli military operation in Rafah. https://t.co/DeIndAjpdJ
#Egypt and EU leaders agree on rejecting any #Israeli military operation in #Rafah: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi @EUinEgypt @EU_Commission https://t.co/ravbiZ59tN
The Egyptian President signs the Joint Political Declaration between #Egypt and the European Union to launch the process of elevating relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership https://t.co/BZCxEHwGLV
Six European leaders today in Cairo. This shows how deeply we value our partnership with Egypt. https://t.co/fE4NFDGHRi
📍 @vonderleyen , President of the European Commission ▪ Elevating the relationship with Egypt to a comprehensive strategic partnership - is a historic moment. ▪ Grateful to #Egypt for its efforts in delivering more humanitarian aid to the #Gaza Strip. @EU_Commission… https://t.co/9SxPR6FoPt
Egyptian Presidency: #Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomes President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the Egyptian-European Summit. Al-Sisi and @vonderleyen discuss the expected signing today of the joint political declaration… https://t.co/AbZy3Xjifc