French President Emmanuel Macron extended a warm message of friendship to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian people following their meeting yesterday in New Borg El Arab City.
The visit centered on the official inauguration of the new headquarters for Senghor University, a flagship institution for the Francophone world.
Taking to his official social media accounts, Macron remarked: “It was a pleasure to meet my friend, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to further solidify the profound bond between France and Egypt. Together, we inaugurated the new Senghor University campus—a testament to Egypt’s remarkable commitment to the Francophone community.”
Strategic synergy and regional diplomacy
The Saturday visit featured extensive bilateral talks between the two leaders and their respective delegations. Discussions focused on deepening the Strategic Partnership established in April 2025, specifically targeting growth in:
Economic sectors: Trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.
Infrastructure: Joint ventures in transportation and smart city development.
Regional stability: Urgent consultations on the ongoing crises in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan.
Senghor University
A Hub for Excellence Located in the promising smart hub of New Borg El Arab, the new campus of Senghor University serves as a cornerstone for international academic cooperation.
As an arm of the International Organization of La Francophonie, the university is dedicated to preparing a new generation of leaders and fostering scientific and cultural exchange across the Francophone world.
A Future-focused partnership
This visit underscores France’s position as one of Egypt’s premier European allies. By choosing New Borg El Arab—a center for higher education and major developmental projects—as the backdrop, both nations are signaling a future-focused partnership built on education, innovation, and shared geopolitical interests.
