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TunisiaEurope Day in Cairo: Working on strengthening our partnership with Egypt
Europe Day was celebrated in Cairo; marking the Schuman Declaration which paved the way to European integration. Senior Egyptian officials and influential figures from various spectrums of the society, and the diplomatic community participated in the event, organised by the EU Delegation to Egypt.
Ambassador of the EU to Egypt Ivan Surkoš said that 9 May is an occasion to highlight peace, unity, and prosperity in Europe. “In today’s world, the European Union is more indispensable than ever, and that is why we understand the need to work on strengthening our Union.”
Egypt and the EU jointly agreed on three priorities for their partnership until 2020, including: a) working towards Egypt’s sustainable modern economy and social development, b) cooperating in foreign policy, and c) enhancing stability. The Egyptian and European authorities maintain a high-level dialogue as regards the implementation of these priorities.
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