As Egypt advances its 5G agenda, ensuring that deployment is secure, resilient, and future-proof is essential. The EU is a global leader in shaping the digital environment – guided by the Digital Compass and supported by key regulatory frameworks such as the 5G Security Toolbox and the NIS2 (Network and Information System) Directive. These instruments offer a clear, risk-based approach to safeguarding supply chains and protecting critical digital infrastructure. These tools are already being applied across the EU, and we encourage our partners – including Egypt – to draw inspiration from them, adapting their principles to the local context.

The choice of vendors is not a technical detail, it is a strategic decision. The long-term success of 5G will depend not only on speed and cost, but on transparency, trust, and cyber resilience. There are risks posed by high-risk vendors that do not meet essential security or governance standards. But our engagement goes beyond regulation. The EU is not only strengthening digital capacity at home – we are shaping the global digital rulebook. Through initiatives like the Global Gateway, the Digital Compass, and bilateral digital partnerships, we are championing secure, open, and human-centric digital development. Egypt plays a key role in this global conversation. Your participation in initiatives such as the AU–EU Digital for Development Hub, the MEDUSA submarine cable flagship project, and the expressed interest in the Digital Europe Programme are strong signals of its commitment to regional and global alignment.

Let today’s forum be a platform to deepen our cooperation. Let us work together to ensure that Egypt’s 5G future is not only fast, but trusted, inclusive, and resilient. The European Union stands ready to support this transition – with regulatory expertise, trusted technology partners, and long-term investment aligned with shared values.