The two nations also signed multiple agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across several key sectors.
Egypt and Greece officially signed a strategic partnership agreement yesterday during President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s visit to Athens, according to a statement from the Egyptian Presidency. The two nations also signed multiple agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across several key sectors.
President El Sisi met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to explore shared priorities and regional developments. Their talks addressed pressing issues in Gaza, Syria, Libya, and Yemen.
El Sisi emphasized Egypt’s strong interest in expanding collaboration with Greece in the fields of trade, tourism, energy, transportation, electricity interconnection, and cultural exchange.
President El Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis co-chaired the inaugural session of the Egypt-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council. The session focused on reviewing progress in joint projects—particularly the Egypt-Greece electricity interconnection initiative—and explored new areas of cooperation such as technology, innovation, and the seasonal labor force.
The 3 GW Egypt-Greece electricity interconnection project, known as GREGY, is expected to begin implementation before the end of the second half of 2025.
