Representing Egypts President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the 4th United Nations Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, reaffirming Egypts commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the face of mounting global and regional pressures.
In a pivotal discussion with Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Madbouly highlighted the substantial burden Egypt shoulders as a host country for a large population of migrants and refugeesdespite ongoing economic challenges.
We call upon the international community to extend greater support to Egypt, especially given the economic strains caused by regional conflicts and global crises, Madbouly said.
He praised the strong partnership between Egypt and the IOM and reiterated Egypts commitment to regional stability and inclusive policies, offering migrants access to education, healthcare, and employmentefforts recognised by numerous international bodies.
Pope commended Egypts humanitarian leadership and expressed the IOMs readiness to deepen cooperation. She also applauded Egypts efforts to promote legal and organised migration and expressed interest in enhancing collaboration, particularly in seasonal and skilled labour migration to Europe.
Responding to her inquiries, Madbouly outlined Egypts coordination with European countries to establish legal migration frameworks that reflect Egypts skilled labour potential and the mutual interest in addressing labour market demands.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to explore new areas of cooperation, reinforcing Egypts role as a key partner in global migration governance.
Prime Minister Madbouly also met with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to discuss ongoing collaboration, particularly through the OECDs MENA Initiative on Governance and Competitiveness for Development.
Madbouly expressed Egypts appreciation for the OECDs technical support and emphasised the importance of finalising the Country Cooperation Program, which he described as a cornerstone for deepening future collaboration in line with Egypts national development priorities.
Joining the meeting, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Rania Al-Mashat elaborated on the scope of current projects with the OECD, noting their alignment with Egypts Vision 2030 and the governments structural reform agenda. She added that several joint activities and consultations are planned in the coming period to enhance Egypts integration of global expertise into national planning.
Cormann praised Egypts reform momentum and reaffirmed the OECDs support for Egypts sustainable development goals, acknowledging the countrys critical role in regional stability and international cooperation.
Madbouly proposed the development of a strategic roadmap for future cooperation with the OECD to deepen bilateral ties and accelerate Egypts economic transformation.
In a key regional dialogue, Prime Minister Madbouly met with Algerian Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui, where both leaders reaffirmed the historic and strategic relationship between Egypt and Algeria.
Madbouly conveyed President Al-Sisis greetings to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and emphasised the importance of elevating bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.
We must accelerate preparations for the next session of the Egyptian-Algerian High Joint Committee, he stated, calling for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and regional affairs.
Larbaoui echoed the call for deeper ties and conveyed President Tebbounes regards to President Al-Sisi. He also commended Egypts pivotal role in promoting regional stability and security.
The two leaders explored expanded cooperation in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture, and reaffirmed their mutual interest in fostering deeper economic integration between the two nations.
Prime Minister Madboulys diplomatic engagements in Seville reflect Egypts strategic vision to bolster international partnerships, attract support for its development agenda, and reaffirm its role as a regional stabiliser amid global uncertainty. The meetings demonstrated broad international recognition of Egypts importance and a shared readiness to deepen cooperation on key global challenges.
