Egypt-Spain: A Strategic Partnership for Cooperation and Development

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have signed a joint declaration formalizing the elevation of relations between Egypt and Spain to the level of a strategic partnership. This initiative, resulting from high-level discussions in Madrid, includes an agreement signed on February 19 on “circular migration,” allowing Egyptian workers to temporarily travel to Spain within a regulated and structured framework. Al-Sisi expressed his ambition to strengthen the historical ties between the two nations by expanding economic cooperation and increasing trade exchanges. This partnership comes at a time when Egypt plays a key role as a transit country for many migrants seeking to reach Europe, including Sudanese, South Sudanese, Palestinian, Somali, Ethiopian, and Eritrean nationals. Egyptian authorities believe this agreement opens new opportunities for long-term collaboration with Spain, both diplomatically and economically.

Beyond migration issues, discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation in key sectors such as the economy, trade, industry, infrastructure, and transport. Al-Sisi emphasized the importance of attracting Spanish businesses and investors to Egypt to boost local industry and stimulate growth. From the Egyptian perspective, these agreements are seen as a major step forward in bilateral relations, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional stability and development. This strategic partnership thus marks a new phase in the rapprochement between Egypt and Spain, reflecting their mutual desire to build a sustainable cooperation and jointly address economic and migration challenges.

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