On January 8, 2025, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the 10th Summit of the Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism, which involves Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece.
A statement from Egypt’s presidency highlighted the longstanding and strong relationship between the two nations, with both leaders emphasizing their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation. They discussed expanding partnerships, particularly in economic areas, and the importance of closer ties within the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF).
Additionally, El-Sisi and Mitsotakis agreed on advancing the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Greece and improving collaboration on migration and seasonal labor recruitment. They also aimed to broaden cooperation across various sectors of mutual interest.
The leaders also addressed regional matters, notably the situation in Palestine. Both stressed the urgency of a ceasefire and humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, reaffirming support for the two-state solution and the need to uphold the ceasefire in Lebanon as outlined in UN Security Council resolution 1701.
They exchanged views on other regional crises, including those in Syria, Libya, and Sudan, emphasizing the importance of preserving security, stability, and territorial integrity while advocating for political processes that would lead to peace and protect the countries’ resources and people.