The European Union and Egypt held their 11th Association Council in Luxembourg on 15 June 2026, confirming the robust and multifaceted Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between the two sides. The meeting was co-chaired by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, with Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and eight EU foreign ministers also participating. The Council took stock of progress since the partnership was adopted in March 2024 and built on the first Leaders' Summit in October 2025.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to long-term stability, peace, and prosperity, agreeing to work together under the Pact for the Mediterranean. They also pledged to promote democracy, rule of law, and human rights, and to strengthen dialogue with civil society and the private sector. On the Middle East, the EU and Egypt welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025) and reiterated support for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with Gaza and the West Bank united. They stressed the need for civilian protection in Gaza and unimpeded humanitarian access, and rejected any annexation or displacement in the West Bank.
Regarding Lebanon, both sides called for an end to the war and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. On Ukraine, they recalled UN General Assembly resolutions condemning the use of force and reiterated support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. On Iran, they welcomed the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and called for its full implementation, condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf States. On Sudan, they called for a ceasefire and an inclusive political process.
The EU reiterated support for Egypt's water security, particularly regarding the Nile and the Ethiopian dam, encouraging transboundary cooperation. Both sides confirmed their intention to advance sustainable water management through the Joint Declaration on Water Cooperation. They also highlighted the role of the EU's Macro-Financial Assistance in supporting Egypt's economic resilience and green transition, and agreed to launch negotiations on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA). The EU aims to mobilise up to €5 billion in investments in priority sectors by 2027 under the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+).
On migration, the EU and Egypt agreed to continue a comprehensive approach, including legal migration pathways, tackling root causes of irregular migration, enhancing border management, and ensuring dignified return and reintegration. The EU acknowledged Egypt's efforts in hosting refugees and asylum seekers. Both sides also welcomed their co-chairmanship of the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) and the inauguration of the Security and Defence Dialogue in March 2026. They agreed to enhance cooperation on human capital development, matching skills with labour market needs. The next EU-Egypt Leaders' Summit is scheduled for 2027.