Von der Leyen in Egypt on March 17 with Meloni and De Croo

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 8 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Egypt on March 17 with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo, a Commission spokesperson said on Friday.
    During the visit the ledaers will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.
    "The trip takes place in the context of strengthening relations between Egypt and the European Union," added the spokesperson.
    Egypt, like Tunisia, is considered to be a key partner in efforts to stem irregular migration from north Africa to the bloc.
    Belgium currently holds the six-month duty presidency of the Council of the European Union. (ANSA).