The meeting touched on the importance of continuing cooperation on the issues of migration and counter-terrorism.

The two sides emphasized the importance of supporting Egypt's diligent efforts to prevent illegal migration, considering it the first line of defense for Europe in this context, especially that Egypt hosts over nine million foreigners due to the current regional crises at a time when Egypt incurred an estimated loss of seven billion dollars in Suez Canal revenues in 2024 as a result of Houthi attacks on commercial ships in Bab al-Mandab, resulting from the ongoing war in Gaza.

Views were exchanged on the regional situation. President Sisi reviewed Egypt's efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of hostages and captives, and facilitate humanitarian aid access to the Strip.

The President emphasized the need to implement the two-state solution as the only option for achieving sustainable peace and stability in the region, stressing the necessity of working to prevent further escalation of the conflict and to enhance efforts to restore regional security and peace, in addition to the underpinning of the ceasefire in Lebanon and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

The meeting tackled the situation in Syria, with President Sisi affirming Egypt's keenness on Syria's unity and territorial integrity and stressing that the political process must include every spectrum of Syria's society. The President underlined that Egypt would always stand with the Syrian people.

Both sides also discussed the situation in Libya, Sudan, and Somalia. President El-Sisi underscored Egypt's keenness on the unity, security, and stability of these countries.

The President of the European Parliament expressed the European Union's deep appreciation for Egypt and the wise role it plays in safeguarding the stability and security of the region and its peoples, stressing the EU's interest in further enhancing coordination and consultation with Egypt on all issues of mutual interest. (MENA)

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