Europe and Egypt recently signed a historic aid deal worth €7.4 billion to support Egypt, in a ceremony attended by high-level leaders from both parts. This pact was hailed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a “new model of cooperation between Europe and the southern Mediterranean”.
Meloni stressed the importance of this partnership to combat illegal immigration and human traffickers, highlighting development as an essential solution to prevent mass movements of African citizens to Europe.
This initiative, mainly focused on macro-financial aid of 5 billion euros, aims to strengthen Egypt’s borders, notably with Libya, a key route for migrants fleeing poverty and conflicts in Africa and the Middle East. -East. Additionally, this strategic partnership aims to promote democracy, fundamental freedoms, human rights and gender equality, demonstrating closer collaboration between Egypt and the European Union on key issues. .
In a context marked by economic pressures and conflicts in neighboring countries, this initiative aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and jointly address challenges such as migration and terrorism.
This step demonstrates a strengthened partnership between Egypt and the EU, aimed at not only supporting Egypt’s economic and social development, but also responding to the security and humanitarian challenges facing the region.
The agreement also provides support for Sudanese refugees in Egypt, as well as the Egyptian population and migrants facing increasingly complex challenges in the region. With particular attention paid to the issue of migration from Sudan, Libya and other neighboring countries, this enhanced cooperation aims to promote stability and prosperity in the region.
By highlighting the socio-economic and security challenges facing Egypt, this agreement marks a positive step in strengthening ties between Egypt and the European Union, opening new prospects for cooperation and development in the Mediterranean region.