Egyptian parliamentarian Mohamed Abdel Aal Abu El-Nasr, a member of the Senate representing the Homeland Defenders Party, has commended President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for receiving Greek National Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias. This move highlights the depth and strength of the strategic relations between Egypt and Greece, which have been evolving steadily across various levels. The relations between the two countries are built on a long history of cooperation, understanding, and shared interests, with both nations keen on enhancing and developing these ties in line with regional and international changes.
Abu El-Nasr stated that President El-Sisi's emphasis on continuing to develop Egyptian-Greek cooperation, particularly in the military and defence sectors, demonstrates the Egyptian state's commitment to bolstering its capabilities and partnerships with friendly nations. This cooperation aims to address accelerating regional challenges, with the coordination between Cairo and Athens representing a pathway to supporting security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The area is experiencing intertwined challenges that necessitate further coordination and cooperation.
The parliamentarian highlighted the significance of the trilateral cooperation among Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus, which serves as a model for regional cooperation based on shared interests. He noted that continued coordination among the three countries opens avenues for further collaboration in development, energy, security, and stability. This cooperation also involves addressing common challenges, thereby achieving the interests of the peoples of the three countries and supporting efforts to attain development and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Abu El-Nasr added that Greek National Defence Minister Dendias' affirmation of his country's keenness to enhance coordination with Egypt to face common challenges reflects the esteem with which Egypt is regarded for its regional role. He pointed out that Egyptian-Greek cooperation extends beyond defence and security aspects to encompass several files of mutual interest, thereby reinforcing the partnership between the two countries and supporting its continuity and evolution.
The Egyptian-Greek relations represent a model of cooperation based on mutual respect and exchange of benefits. The parliamentarian stressed the importance of continued communication between the two sides on political, diplomatic, security, economic, and developmental levels, which solidifies bilateral relations and grants them further strength and effectiveness in the coming period.
Abu El-Nasr concluded his statement by emphasizing that combating terrorism and addressing irregular migration are among the foremost issues requiring sustained international and regional cooperation. He praised Egypt's efforts to limit irregular migration and manage its repercussions, affirming that continued Egyptian-Greek coordination in this file enhances security and stability efforts and supports building a more comprehensive partnership between the two countries.
This partnership is based on facing common challenges and achieving mutual benefits. The cooperation between Egypt and Greece in various fields, including defence, security, and development, is expected to continue and strengthen in the future, contributing to regional stability and prosperity.
Key points
- President El-Sisi's directives aim to bolster stability and partnership with Greece.
- Egyptian-Greek cooperation extends to several files of mutual interest, including development, energy, and security.
- The trilateral cooperation among Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus serves as a model for regional cooperation based on shared interests.
