The Minister of Parliamentary, Legal and Political Affairs receives a Member of the European Parliament.
Counselor Mahmoud Fawzi, Minister of Parliamentary, Legal and Political Affairs, received Ms. Celine Emart, Member of the European Parliament. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Dina Al-Saihi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Parliamentary Affairs, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Qasr Al-Aini.
The Minister welcomed Ms. Céline Emmert, Member of the European Parliament, praising the positive relations between Egypt and the European Union. He also expressed Egypt’s appreciation for the close relations it has with the Union, which have witnessed development. Notable in recent years by strengthening cooperation frameworks to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, he stressed the importance that Egypt attaches to developing this cooperation in various fields, including political, economic and security, expressing his aspiration for greater coordination and integration between the two sides in facing regional and international challenges. And also full coordination on issues of common interest.
Counselor Mahmoud Fawzi referred to the visit of the President of the European Parliament to Cairo, and Egypt’s keenness to strengthen relations with the European Parliament. And to continue consultations between parliamentary representatives, in a way that serves common interests and strengthens the bonds of parliamentary cooperation between the two sides.
The minister stressed that dealing with the immigration issue requires a balanced approach, which is intensifying efforts. To combat illegal immigration through traditional means, such as strengthening border controls and improving control mechanisms, in addition to providing real job opportunities for young people, which contributes to reducing the drivers of illegal immigration from their roots, and also the importance of regulating immigration in a way that achieves mutual interests, Egypt can contribute effectively to meeting the needs of the European side by providing a skilled and trained workforce, especially in light of the demographic challenges facing Europe, as qualified Egyptian workers are able to compete in the European market, especially in vital sectors such as agriculture and nursing. , construction and transportation, which enhances bilateral cooperation and achieves a common benefit for both parties.
Counsel Mahmoud Fawzi referred to the executive and legislative developments, Which occurred in the human rights file in Egypt, especially in the civil, political, economic and social fields. Egypt will also discuss the fourth national report before the Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights mechanism scheduled to be held in Geneva on January 28, 2025.
Céline Emmert, a member of the European Parliament, expressed her great happiness with this meeting, which reflects the close partnership between Egypt and the European Union, and the joint cooperation between the two sides, ensuring the achievement of the interests of the two countries. Both parties.
