Egypt, EU hold first-ever summit to deepen ties on trade, security, and migration

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday for the first-ever EU-Egypt summit, marking a new chapter in relations between Cairo and the 27-member bloc. The high-level meeting focused on security, trade, migration, and regional stability, particularly the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

During the summit, el-Sissi joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President…