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Egypt, Greece FMs discuss energy links, migration ties

Businessmen Team news 18 January 2026 10:24 AM
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Egypt, Greece FMs discuss energy links, migration ties

Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty hailed the GREGY undersea power link as a major shift in ties with Greece during talks in Cairo on Sunday with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis.

The meeting focused on bolstering the strategic partnership established between the two Mediterranean nations last May, according to foreign ministry spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf.

Abdelatty emphasized the importance of the GREGY electricity interconnection project, which aims to transmit renewable energy from Egypt to Europe. He noted the project is vital for enhancing European energy security and supporting the global shift toward a green economy.

The ministers also discussed further cooperation in the natural gas sector, a key pillar of their regional energy alliance.

The talks addressed irregular migration, with Cairo calling for a comprehensive and balanced approach that combines humanitarian concerns with economic development.

Abdelatty urged the acceleration of a bilateral agreement to send Egyptian seasonal workers to Greece, an initiative designed to provide legal pathways for labor while addressing workforce shortages in Greece.

The two officials held political consultations on regional and international developments of mutual concern, reaffirming their commitment to historical ties and increased trade exchange.