European Commission President Ursula
von der Leyen said Sunday's deal with Egypt to trade development
funding for stemming migration was a "milestone" in relations
between the bloc and the North African country.
"Today's visit and the strong representation of European leaders
reflects the force of our bilateral ties, and today marks a
milestone," she said after meeting President Abdel Fattah
el-Sisi with Premier Giorgia Meloni of Italy and Belgian,
Austrian, Greek and Cypriot leaders.
"To reinforce this strategic partnership, the EU is tabling a
significant financial and investment support package worth €7.4
billion over the next four years," she said.
"Today we launch our Strategic and Comprehensive partnership
with Egypt.
"We will work together in six areas of mutual interest:
1. Political relations
2. Economic stability
3. Investments & Trade
4. Migration
5. Security
6. People and skills"
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