The Arab Republic of Egypt and the European Union have mutually agreed to elevate their relationship to the level of a strategic and comprehensive partnership, based on the values of equity and on mutual respect and trust. The two parties, cognizant of the historical relationship that has bound them for millennia, have reiterated their commitments to build on their long-standing relationship that was forged by close geographic, cultural, political, economic and people to people ties, with the aim of deepening their shared stability, peace and prosperity.

The European Union acknowledges Egypt as a reliable partner, as well as Egypt’s unique and vital geo-strategic role as a pillar of security, moderation, and peace in the region of the Mediterranean, the Near East and Africa.

Both parties recall their commitment to the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, and other relevant multilateral agreements as well as to the Association Agreement and the Egypt-EU partnership priorities 2021-2027 that binds them.

Accordingly, Egypt and the EU decided to formulate and sign an inclusive Document on the comprehensive and strategic Partnership, during the first quarter of 2024. The Strategic Partnership Document will clearly identify specific areas of cooperation, namely: political relations, macroeconomic stability, sustainable investment and trade, including energy, water, food security and climate change, migration, security and human capital development. The implementation of these areas should unleash the full potential of Egypt-EU relationship.