Overview

• Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed a strategic partnership agreement in Athens to enhance political and economic cooperation.
• The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a 3,000 MW undersea cable project connecting North Africa to Europe, with EU financial backing and a five-year completion target.
• Both countries emphasized the importance of international law in promoting peace in Gaza, with Greece supporting an Arab-led reconstruction plan contingent on a ceasefire.
• Migration management was a key focus, addressing rising arrivals in Greek islands and aligning with the EU’s €7.4 billion funding package and Egypt’s designation as a 'safe country' for asylum returns.
• The partnership aligns with the EU's energy diversification goals and seeks to strengthen ties between Egypt and the European Union in areas such as security, energy, and employment.