Cairo:Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty engaged in discussions on Thursday with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation with the European Union regarding migration issues, coinciding with Brunner's visit to Cairo.

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, Abdelatty highlighted the significance of fortifying the existing partnership with the EU by employing a comprehensive strategy. This strategy aims to connect migration and development to address the core causes of illegal migration through economic and social advancements.

During the meeting, Abdelatty pointed out that Egypt bears a significant burden by hosting millions of migrants who have fled regional crises, which have continued to grow over time and expand their impact.