Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty welcomed German Parliamentary State Secretary Niels Annen to Cairo for the World Urban Forum, praising the strong Egyptian-German relations across political, economic, and cultural domains. The focus was on Germany's vital role as a major economic partner in Egypt's national projects. Discussions revolved around expanding collaboration in development, renewable energy, green hydrogen, education, and vocational training, with a keen interest in Germany's support for Egyptian interests within the EU. Notably, the meeting addressed combating illegal migration to Europe while advocating for legal migration pathways for skilled Egyptian workers to Germany. Moreover, the two sides explored joint efforts on developmental projects in Africa, with Minister Abdel Aty showcasing initiatives by the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and CCCPA.