Ambassador Osama Abdel Khalek, Egypt's permanent representative to the UN, and Ihab Badawy, Egypt's ambassador to Spain, also attended the meeting.
Madbouly thanked Pope for the reception and praised the
ongoing cooperation between Egypt and the IOM. He stressed Egypt's consistent
emphasis on regional security and stability, particularly given the burdens
faced by populations due to instability, which often leads to waves of
migration and asylum.
The Prime Minister highlighted Egypt's commitment to
providing various services to residents in Egypt, a commitment that has earned
praise from international organizations.
Pope commended the cooperation between Egypt and the IOM,
affirming the Organization's support for Egypt and the importance of continued
collaboration.
During the discussion, Madbouly called for necessary
international community support for Egypt, citing the economic challenges
stemming from regional and international crises that have increased burdens on
the country.
In response to a query from Pope, Madbouly detailed Egypt's
efforts with European nations to regulate legal migration and seasonal labor,
leveraging Egypt's skilled workforce across various sectors.
Madbouly concluded the meeting by expressing his readiness to explore further cooperation with the IOM.