Egypt's Foreign Minister meets with European External Action Service Deputy Secretary-General

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Charles Friis, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service for Peace, Security, and Defence, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This meeting is part of ongoing coordination and consultation between Egypt and the European Union, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation. Minister Abdelatty praised the current momentum in Egyptian-European relations and stressed the importance of strengthening ties in economic, trade, and investment cooperation within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership. He also discussed Egypt's efforts to bolster regional security and stability, highlighting diplomatic contacts to de-escalate tensions and emphasizing dialogue as the sole means to prevent further instability. Friis commended Egypt's proactive efforts to reduce regional tensions and its pivotal role in supporting security and stability, specifically noting Egypt's initiatives to contain crises and strengthen diplomatic channels. He reiterated that the strategic partnership between Egypt and the European Union is a fundamental pillar for developing cooperation across various fields to serve mutual interests.