Greece and Egypt Forge Strategic Partnership Amid Mediterranean Tensions

Greece and Egypt signed a strategic partnership deal to bolster political coordination for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Leaders emphasized cooperation rooted in history and international law, with discussions on migration and post-ceasefire reconstruction in Gaza expanding their focus.

ATHENS, May 7 - Greece and Egypt have strengthened their alliance by signing a 'strategic partnership' deal on Wednesday aimed at fostering political coordination for regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Both nations highlighted their historically rooted bilateral ties that encompass political, economic, and cultural dimensions, emphasized by a shared commitment to peace and international law, as stated by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The bilateral talks also addressed migration challenges, with Greece supporting the EU's strategic plans to manage migrant flows and cooperate with Egypt, which has been recognized as a 'safe country' for failed asylum seekers.

(With inputs from agencies.)