Egyptian ambassador: Expanding a strategic Greek-Egyptian relationship to connect Alexandria with Piraeus
The content of the strategic relations between Greece and Egypt and the possibilities of their further deepening with an emphasis on culture and shipping, and their reflection on security stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region, is highlighted by the Egyptian ambassador in Athens, Omar Amer Youssef, in an interview to Athens-Macedonian Press Agency (AMNA).
Asked to comment on what he meant by ‘strategic relationship’, the ambassador replied that the two countries have gone beyond the usual bilateral relations and cooperate in depth in different fields.
He further said that regular consultations between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are crucial for fostering diplomatic ties, addressing shared challenges, and promoting regional stability. These interactions provide a platform for political, economic, and strategic collaboration, strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
Bilateral relations, the ambassador noted, provide a platform for deeper cooperation in customary areas and extend to new ones, such as energy, investment, data transfer, IT, agriculture, industry, and tourism.
The ambassador of Egypt described the relationship between Egypt and Greece as a robust and comprehensive strategic partnership, solidified by recent diplomatic and economic developments. In particular, the recent visit of Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis to Cairo and the meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry marked a pivotal moment, signifying the commitment of both nations to enhance cooperation and deepen their ties further, the diplomat noted.
One key aspect of this burgeoning relationship is the ambitious electrical interconnection project, which the European Union has recently endorsed for inclusion under projects of mutual interest (PMI). This groundbreaking project aims to connect Egypt with Europe through Greece, fostering a stronger energy alliance; this energy collaboration, the ambassador noted, promises mutual benefits, establishing a resilient energy network that transcends geographical boundaries and strengthens the strategic partnership between Cairo and Athens.