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EU-Egypt Association Council, 19 June 2022

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The Association Council endorsed the new EU-Egypt Partnership priorities until 2027, which will guide the partnership between both parties in the near future.

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
On the priorities of our partnership, we will be focusing on building a sustainable economy, mainly on the green and digital transition, on sharing our partnership on foreign affairs, and continuously advancing on our common commitments on human rights and the rule of law. We are also going to support Egypt on food security, which is one of the most important topics in which we have to engage.
Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

The Association Council reviewed the state of EU-Egypt bilateral relations and held a discussion on the developments and prospects of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Egypt.

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Hassan Shoukry had a political dialogue on global and regional issues of shared interest.

A joint press statement was issued following the Association Council.

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