Greece and Egypt Forge Strategic Partnership for Mediterranean Stability

In a significant diplomatic move, Greece and Egypt are set to sign a strategic partnership agreement aimed at robust political cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. This agreement was announced by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a televised conference with Greek President Constantine Tassoulas in Athens.

The agreement follows the decision, made over a year ago, to establish a cooperation board between the two nations. The talks come at a crucial time, as the two countries aim to promote peace, uphold international law, and manage migration issues while dealing with the ongoing Gaza conflict. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to join discussions to reinforce this partnership.

Since largely halting irregular migration from its northern shores in 2016, Egypt has seen a rise in migration to Greek islands, prompting Europe to enhance its relationship with Egypt. The European Union even classified Egypt as a 'safe country' in recent moves to manage migrant flows and examine human rights practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)