Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty attended on Monday, July 6, 2026, the signing ceremony of the Declaration of Intent on bilateral cooperation in the field of migration between Egypt and France, as part of efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

According to State Information Service Egypt, in his remarks during the ceremony, Abdelatty stated that the signing of the Declaration of Intent marks an important milestone in Egypt-France cooperation in addressing irregular migration and represents a new step toward implementing the strategic partnership launched in April 2025 during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Egypt.

He noted that the Declaration of Intent opens new avenues for cooperation between the two countries by adopting a comprehensive and balanced approach to migration that goes beyond border management and the return of irregular migrants to address the root causes of migration, particularly economic and social challenges.

Abdelatty also praised the French side's commitment to strengthening cooperation in higher education, vocational training, skills development, and job creation. He stressed that these efforts help reduce the drivers of irregular migration and support sustainable development.

He also highlighted the success of Egypt's comprehensive national approach to combating irregular migration and migrant smuggling, which has prevented the departure of any irregular migration boats from Egypt's Mediterranean coast to Europe over the past several years. Abdelatty said this reflects Egypt's commitment to protecting its borders and promoting regional stability.