President von der Leyen in Egypt and Jordan

June 15, 2022
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On Wednesday 15 June, European  Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Cairo, Egypt.

In the context of the broader EU-Egypt partnership, the visit will focus on two main objectives: boosting the energy cooperation between the EU, Egypt and the region and addressing the food price and supply crisis caused by the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. The President will meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and they will both deliver press statements.

President von der Leyen will travel to Amman, Jordan, where she will be received by His Majesty King Abdullah II.

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Countries covered:

  • Egypt
  • Jordan