Greece and Egypt are set to sign a strategic partnership agreement to enhance their political coordination and promote stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Greek President Constantine Tassoulas made the announcement during a televised meeting in Athens.
The agreement aims to bolster the traditional and historical ties between the two countries.
Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will also discuss the need to respect international law to promote peace in the region, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Migration is expected to be a key topic in the bilateral talks, as European governments are concerned about the risk of instability in Egypt, which has seen increasing numbers of migrants due to economic adversity.
Despite Egypt largely shutting off irregular migration from its north coast in 2016, the Greek islands have experienced a surge in migrant arrivals, mostly from Afghanistan and Egypt.
The European Union has announced a significant funding package and upgraded relationship with Egypt to address migrant flows.
The leaders’ meeting comes over a year after they agreed to establish a cooperation board to improve ties between the two countries.
The strategic partnership agreement is seen as a step towards strengthening their relationship and addressing common challenges.
