Mister President,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It has been only 100 days since we opened a new era of friendship between Egypt and the European Union. And today, we are already reaping the fruits. President El-Sisi, thank you so much for your splendid hospitality. Last March, you welcomed me and five other European Leaders, here in this beautiful timeless city, and the two of us signed a new Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership. Of course, this new agreement builds on profound ties between our people, and decades of cooperation between Egypt and the European Union. Europe is already Egypt’s largest trade partner and investor, accounting for 40% of your foreign direct investments. And with our new agreement, we have decided to reach a new level of strategic engagement between us. You are a gateway to Europe, between Africa and the Middle East, and between the Mediterranean and…
