Cairo:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held discussions with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner to explore strengthening cooperation on migration, border management, and combating human trafficking.

According to State Information Service Egypt, during the meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Abdelatty emphasized the growing collaboration between Egypt and the European Union, particularly in areas of security, migration, border management, and efforts to combat migrant smuggling.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki conveyed that the minister reaffirmed Egypt's dedication to its strategic partnership with the EU. This partnership was initiated in March 2024 and further solidified by the inaugural Egypt-EU summit in Brussels on October 22, 2025. Abdelatty urged for enhanced cooperation to tackle the root causes of irregular migration through economic and social development initiatives.

The minister praised the progress made in legal migration initiatives, such as the Egypt-EU Talent Partnership and the Migration Partnership Facility, advocating for the expansion of these programs. He highlighted the economic pressure of hosting millions of refugees due to regional conflicts and underscored the necessity for increased international support.

Abdelatty pointed out that Egypt's ongoing efforts have led to a reduction in irregular migration from its territory towards Europe. Additionally, he advocated for the expansion of legal migration pathways and labour mobility programs, particularly in sectors where European employers require skills that are available in Egypt.