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.
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