Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will leave for the Belgian capital, Brussels, on Tuesday to participate in the Sixth European Union – African Union Summit, set for February 17 and 18 at the EU headquarters.
In statements, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said that the EU-AU Summit will be held this year under the theme “Europe and Africa: two continents with a joint vision for 2030”.
During his participation in the summit, President Sisi will focus on issues related to the African continent, topped by international efforts exerted to facilitate its integration into global economy.
President Sisi will also stress the necessity of offering sustained support to these countries in order to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, transfer technology to developing countries, increase the flow of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and enable developing countries to depend on renewable energy resources, the spokesman said.
President Sisi will also post the attendees on Egypt’s arrangements for hosting the UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (UNFCCC COP27) in the Red Sea Resort of Sharm El Sheikh in November, the spokesman added.
During his visit to Brussels, Sisi will have talks with King Philippe of Belgium and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to discuss boosting bilateral ties and coordination and consultations on a host of regional and international files of mutual interest, he added.
On the sidelines of his participation in the EU-AU Summit, President Sisi will meet with a number of heads of state and government to discuss bilateral ties and a host of regional and international issues, the spokesman said.
The summit will present a unique opportunity to lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper AU-EU partnership with the highest political involvement and based on trust and a clear understanding of mutual interests.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette
