Macron emphasizes strategic, historic partnership with Egypt

CAIRO – 7 April 2025: French President Emmanuel Macron stated that "Egypt is a strategic partner and a historic friend of France." He wrote on his official "X" (formerly Twitter) page, "I came to Cairo to reaffirm our desire to make more efforts together in all fields."

He added, "I am very pleased to move forward with President El-Sisi for the prosperity of our two countries."

President Macron also tweeted, "Egypt, France, and Jordan, hand in hand, to say together that the voice of peace is the only possible option."

Egyptian, French, and Jordanian leaders held a joint phone call with US President Donald Trump today, on the sidelines of the tripartite summit held in Cairo on April 7, 2025.

The official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, indicated that the three leaders discussed with President Trump ways to ensure an urgent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to resume full access for the delivery of humanitarian aid and the immediate release of all hostages and detainees.

Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy added that the three leaders emphasized the importance of creating the appropriate conditions to achieve a genuine political horizon and mobilize international efforts to end the suffering of the Palestinian people, restore security and peace for all, and implement the two-state solution, noting that the three leaders and President Trump agreed to remain in close contact.

The official spokesperson mentioned that the call also addressed the importance of accelerating the achievement of peace in Ukraine in line with international law and the shared need for international security.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit Cairo University, praising its unique character and scientific standing.

In his speech during the Egyptian-French Universities Forum, broadcast by "Extra News" channel, he expressed his appreciation to everyone who contributes to strengthening academic cooperation between Egypt and France, stressing that the partnership between the two countries in the field of Egyptology has a long history.