The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €20 million to the benefit of the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF).
The assistance measure will contribute to strengthening the capacities of the EAF to enhance the national security and stability of Egypt, as well as to enhance the protection of civilians. The assistance measure aims at strengthening EAF’s territorial control capabilities, and thereby enhancing its ability to respond to security threats across the territory of Egypt, particularly in the Western region.
Today’s decision demonstrates the importance the EU attaches to the EU-Egypt Partnership, amidst a highly volatile regional context.